Position: Elementary Lead Teacher (Fall 2026)
Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights - Lower School
5538 Research Drive, San Antonio, TX 78240
https://texas.greatheartsamerica.org/academies/#southtexas
We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 47 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Please apply directly at: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GREATHEARTS&cws=46&rid=2599
K-5 Lead teaching role:
- As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
- Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, as well as rich content in History, Science, and Literature.
- As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.
Requirements for teaching:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
- Certification is not required for general education
- All majors are welcome
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Education:
Work Location: In person
