Math Teacher 26-27 SY

Etoile Academy Charter School•Houston, TX

1d•$60,500 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Math Teachers at Étoile Academy Charter School are responsible for executing the school's mission by ensuring all students achieve academic growth and demonstrate core values. This role involves providing high-quality, data-driven instruction and support, collaborating with colleagues (including special education teachers) to ensure students receive necessary accommodations and modifications for mastering standards, and fostering a positive learning environment. The position requires a commitment to student success, effective classroom management, and continuous professional development.

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.
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).
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.