PK-4 Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Brillante Academy•Mission, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Brillante Academy Public Charter School, which opened in August 2023, currently serves over 420 students in the Mission area and surrounding communities. For the 2026-2027 school year, Brillante will offer PreK3 through 4th grade and will expand by one grade level annually until 8th grade. The school plans to grow its network across Texas to serve over 7,000 students within the next decade. Brillante Academy is managed by Seton Education Partners, a Catholic-inspired organization that also oversees the Seton Teaching Fellows program and El Camino, an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. Seton Education Partners also manages the Brilla Schools Network in Bronx, NY. Brillante Academy is a two-way, dual language school that aims to empower scholars and the community through an innovative approach combining personalized blended learning and co-teaching with a classical education model. The school emphasizes teaching the whole child, fostering character development through core values (courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control), and maintaining high academic standards with a content-rich curriculum. The goal is to prepare scholars for success in high school, college, and beyond, enabling them to become bilingual and biliterate citizens who positively impact their community as problem solvers, advocates, and contributors. Brillante is committed to holistic child development and creating a joyful community for families and staff. Team members will play a key leadership role in realizing this vision and growing their impact by helping to build the school from the ground up.

Requirements

Belief in the Brillante Academy mission, model and values
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
Possession of current Texas teaching certification with Bilingual and/or ESL endorsements (or enrolled in alternative certification program by first day of employment)

Nice To Haves

Relevant early childhood or elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results preferred

Responsibilities

Cultivating and leading a joyful learning environment where every child feels safe, loved and inspired to strive for and meet Brillante’s ambitious goals
Internalizing, individualizing, and effectively teaching rigorous, two way, dual language immersion, classical plus curricula that results in meaningful student achievement and growth
Contributing to a vibrant school culture through living the Brillante mission and core virtues, consistently implementing school-wide systems for instruction, culture and character development, frequently attending school-wide events, and championing our collective success
Building meaningful relationships through listening, seeking to understand the perspectives of others, communicating clearly, kindly, and often, and recognizing and celebrating the dignity of every student, family and colleague
Continuously learning and improving their practice through seeking and implementing feedback, collaborating deeply with others, engaging in data-driven instruction and on-going reflection, participating in professional development days, and utilizing other strategies aligned to their growth goals