Earth Science Teacher

Overview

Immediate Opening for Middle School Earth Science Teacher!

Location:
Northern Oaks Upper School (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247)

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 classical 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.

• 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

Great Hearts Earth Science classes guide students in exploring the basic principles of Earth and space science, helping students explore topics like weather, rocks, oceans, and planets. It focuses on building curiosity about the natural world, encouraging observation and critical thinking, and supporting students in understanding how Earth systems work. The ideal candidate will help students apply scientific principles to real-world problems and interpret experimental results.

• Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics (I
  - Mechanics and II
  -E&M), Chemistry and Biology
• Science courses are not taught with a utilitarian aim, but rather, primarily for the sake of the subjects themselves, as awe-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful.
• Science courses are rigorous and content-rich, with a focus on laboratory and field experience.

• 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.