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Great Hearts Academies Classical Education, Revolutionary Schools

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Overview of Great Hearts Academies for potential faculty candidates

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Great Hearts Academies

Classical Education, Revolutionary Schools

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community oriented towards truth, beautysmall classes, dedicated students, a rigorous curriculum, and a

Imagine teaching in a public prep school with

and goodness . . .

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Great Hearts Academies

Core Classical Liberal Arts Curriculum

High Academic Expectations

Comprehensive Athletic and Extracurricular Program

Uniforms; Prep School Culture

Students who are curious and diligent

Families that value a rigorous academic environment

www.greatheartsaz.org

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Teleos Preparatory Academy

Delivering a Great Hearts Education in an Economically Disadvantaged

Community

• Opening Fall 2009• Located at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church• 14th St. and Jefferson, downtown Phoenix• Opening with 3rd through 8th grade

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Programmatic Supports

Extended Academic Day; Extended Academic Year

Extended Before and After School Programs

Spring School

Culture Camp

Twice Daily Math, Reading and Composition Instruction

Community Outreach

Great Hearts Academieswww.greatheartsaz.org

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Great Hearts Academies Faculty

The Life of the Mind; the Study of Great Ideas

Profound Appreciation for the Liberal Arts

Graduate Degrees in the Subjects they Teach

Passion for life-long learning

Heart for working with young people

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Benefits of Great Hearts Employment

Avg. class size 18; no class more than 22 students

Classes are run Socratically

Aggressive Salary, Benefits and Performance Bonus package to attract the Best and Brightest

Extensive and Meaningful Professional Development

Opportunity for growth and advancement into Master Teachers and/or Key Administrative Positions

True Community of Learners

Great Hearts Academieswww.greatheartsaz.org

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Great Hearts Academieswww.greatheartsaz.org

Standardized Test Performance

Highest-performing prep school enrollment

National Merit finalists and semi-finalists

Enrollment of economically disadvantaged students

College acceptance

Make an Impact on Education in Arizona

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Join the

Revolution . . .

1. Apply online at www.greatheartsaz.org2. Follow links for “Careers”3. Enter your email address to receive

career updates!