Elementary Teacher (3rd–5th Grade)
About The Position
Prelude Prep is seeking passionate and driven individuals to join their team as Elementary Teachers for 3rd-5th grade. The ideal candidate possesses a natural inclination for teaching, a desire to spark curiosity, and the ability to guide students through challenges. Prior classroom experience is not required; Prelude Prep values heart, drive, and instinct, and is committed to investing in the development of its teachers. This role is for those who are humble, coachable, and eager to grow, taking feedback and actively seeking opportunities for improvement. Prelude Prep emphasizes the critical importance of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, recognizing these as formative years where students develop their sense of capability and belonging in school. The school seeks teachers who are passionate, coachable, and committed to showing up for their students every day.
Requirements
- A genuine love for this age group and an unshakeable belief that all students can succeed
- The ability to make hard content click without dumbing it down
- Humility and coachability, you want feedback and you act on it
- The kind of presence that earns respect from kids who are starting to test boundaries
- Grit and consistency, because great teaching is built one day at a time
- Strong communication and the ability to connect with families and teammates
- Adaptability and a growth mindset
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Nice To Haves
- Texas teaching certification (or willingness to obtain one)
- Any experience working with children in any setting counts (tutoring, coaching, mentoring, after school programs, childcare)
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that push every student to think critically and reach higher
- Create a structured classroom environment where students feel capable and motivated
- Use data to understand your students and adjust your teaching accordingly
- Partner with families and colleagues to support every child
- Show up to coaching, planning, and professional development ready to grow
- Contribute to a school culture that is rigorous, joyful, and built on belief in kids
Benefits
- Weekly instructional coaching
- Dedicated planning time built into every school day
- A team that genuinely supports each other
- Leadership that invests in your growth from day one
- Classrooms with high expectations and real results
- Meaningful relationships with students and families
- Opportunities to grow into leadership roles as you develop
- Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
- Health insurance benefits
- Weekly coaching and professional development
- A real path to leadership and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
