Lower School Teacher 26-27 SY

Etoile Academy Charter School•Houston, TX

About The Position

Étoile Academy teachers are responsible for executing on the mission by ensuring that all students improve academically and demonstrate our core values. Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality, data-driven instruction to all learners. They are responsible for collaborating with colleagues, including special education staff and ESL staff, to ensure all students get the accommodations and modifications needed to master the grade-level standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required
Experience in a classroom setting preferred
State certification preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
Completion of Reading Academies preferred
Previous experience teaching a STAAR tested grade preferred

Responsibilities

Teach core content using a scripted curriculum (Amplify and Eureka) to Etoile students;
Deeply internalize lessons and prepare for lesson execution through consideration of common misconceptions, criteria for success, and creation of exemplars as needed;
Manage a classroom using our school wide discipline system;
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update grade book weekly;
Analyze and use data from a variety of assessments (NWEA MAP, MCLASS, i-Ready) to implement personalized learning plans for all students and ensure student academic growth;
Support the growth and development of all students including our large percentage of English Language Learners;
Communicate students’ progress with students and their families on a daily and weekly basis;
Facilitate the use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks;
Implement our clear and consistent behavior management system and build a strong sense of community in the classroom;
Participate in the daily functions of the school such as arrival, lunch, and dismissal supervisory duties;
Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences;
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify;
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs;
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, TPDs (Teacher Professional Development), before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions;
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development;
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week;
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our students