Middle School Math Teacher 26-27 SY

Etoile Academy Charter School•Houston, TX

1d•$60,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Math Teachers are responsible for executing the mission by ensuring that all students improve academically and demonstrate core values. They provide high-quality, data-driven instruction and instructional support to all learners. Teachers collaborate with colleagues, including special education teachers, to ensure all students receive the necessary accommodations and modifications to master standards. This role involves utilizing daily speaking, writing, interacting, reading, and listening to support students’ language acquisition and help all students advance at least one level on TELPAS. Teachers implement state learning standards and Etoile Academy Charter School curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations. For Math, they utilize (with fidelity) scripted curriculum including daily lessons, exit tickets, homework, mid-module assessments, and end-of-unit assessments. Teachers learn, master, and deliver content and grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts, submitting weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback. They implement formal and informal assessments to track individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update the gradebook weekly. Communication of students’ progress with students and families occurs on a weekly basis. Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks are expected. Teachers implement a clear and consistent behavior management system and build a strong sense of community in the classroom. They help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student. Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify is crucial. Hosting necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs and regularly pulling small groups to close academic gaps are part of the role. Participation in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions is required. Engaging in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development is also expected. A minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week is required, with additional responsibilities potentially including after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required (Education, or related field preferred).
Texas teaching certification preferred – or ability to obtain certification within two years.
Prior teaching experience preferred, especially in a K-12 setting.
Demonstrated success in fostering student achievement.
Strong knowledge of TEKS.
Commitment to student success and a growth mindset.
Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
Effective classroom management and instructional strategies.
Flexibility to travel between two campuses as needed.

Responsibilities

Utilize daily speaking, writing, interacting, reading, and listening to support students’ language acquisition and help all students advance at least one level on TELPAS.
Implement state learning standards and Etoile Academy Charter School curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
For Math, utilize (with fidelity) scripted curriculum including daily lessons, exit tickets, homework, mid-module assessments and end-of-unit assessments.
Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
Effective facilitation and personal 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.
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
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 and regularly pull small groups to close academic gaps.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations aligned with Étoile Academy’s core values of Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work (REACH).
Establish strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
Implement positive classroom management strategies that foster a safe and structured space for learning.
Contribute to school-wide initiatives, such as advisory/intervention programs, extracurricular activities, or community events.
Learn, master, internalize, and effectively deliver grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and instructional materials while maintaining appropriate rigor and utilizing selected texts.
Participate in weekly professional development, instructional coaching, and data-driven planning meetings.
Collaborate with fellow teachers, instructional leaders, and support staff to enhance curriculum and student outcomes.
Engage in continuous learning and improvement through research-based best practices in language education.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with colleagues, students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, live-coaching in the moment by instructional leaders, before, during, and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
Engage in district approved personal learning and development (summer/year-long).
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
Open to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism for the work (Respect).
Authentic care for student results and effective teaching (Excellence).
Setting a higher bar for yourself and others each day (Ambition).
Honest contribution and collaboration to the community (Community).
Do what is needed to achieve results (Hard Work).
Believes in education as a profession and holds oneself to a high level of conduct and professionalism.
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.