Middle School English and History Teacher

Position: Middle School English and History Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Harveston Upper School (11801 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810)

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• 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

Humane Letters at Great Hearts:  

• The Humane Letters courses are central to the academies' classical liberal arts curricula. Humane Letters courses are two-hour seminar style courses focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition.  
• Strong and deliberate focus on primary sources.
• Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms.  

Our academies offer the following courses as a part of their curricula:  

• Humane Letters I (focused on American studies with a strong history component - 9th grade)  
• Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong history component - 10th grade)  
• Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophy component - 11th grade)  
• Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophy component - 12th grade)  

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Required/Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education roles.
• Candidates must pass a fingerprint background clearance.
• All majors are welcome to apply!

US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.