Entry Level 1st Grade Teacher Jobs
New grad 1st grade teacher jobs are well-suited for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong student-teaching placement or classroom internship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles in Education, with employers like Spring Independent School District, Denver Public Schools, and Great Hearts Academies hiring at this level now.
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Position Title: Assistant Teacher/Apprentice Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Monte Vista South (San Antonio)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
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
- Texas 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
About the Role:
- As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.
- As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications
- Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.
- Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
US Work Authorization is required.
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.
Position Title: Assistant Teacher/Apprentice Teacher
Location: Great Hearts Monte Vista South (San Antonio)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
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
- Texas 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
About the Role:
- As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.
- As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications
- Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.
- Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
Required/Preferred Education:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
US Work Authorization is required.
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.
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Entry Level 1st Grade Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level 1st grade teacher job?
Start by completing your state licensure requirements and gathering documentation of your student-teaching hours. At the entry level, principals look for candidates who can demonstrate classroom management skills, differentiated instruction experience, and familiarity with early literacy frameworks. A strong portfolio of lesson plans from your practicum, solid references from cooperating teachers, and a willingness to pursue ongoing professional development all give new applicants a real edge over other candidates.
Which companies hire entry level 1st grade teachers?
Companies hiring entry level 1st grade teachers right now include Spring Independent School District, Denver Public Schools, and Great Hearts Academies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, public school districts, charter school networks, and private or faith-based elementary schools tend to post the most openings for candidates just entering the profession.
Are these new grad 1st grade teacher jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles specifically suited to candidates starting out in education. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and counts student-teaching, practicum hours, or a portfolio of original lesson plans as qualifying background. Many districts explicitly recruit from graduating cohorts each spring for fall openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level 1st grade teachers?
Entry Level 1st grade teacher roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because enrollment growth, teacher retirement cycles, and state funding structures create consistent openings for newly licensed educators each school year.