Part-Time Physics Teacher

Position Title: Part-time Physics Teacher (0.25 time position)

Department: Instructional

Location: Trivium Preparatory Academy

2001 N. Bullard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85395

Reports To: Headmaster

Position Summary: 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:

• 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

Science at Great Hearts: 

• 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.

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

• All majors are welcome

• 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.