Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction aligned with state standards and organizational curricula to achieve high academic outcomes
- Master and teach grade-specific content, including core concepts and required texts
- Prepare and submit lesson plans two weeks ahead of time for review and feedback
- Use formal and informal assessments to monitor individual student progress, adapt instruction, and maintain an updated gradebook
- Provide weekly updates to students and families on academic performance
- Leverage technology effectively for communication, instruction, and task management
- Enforce a consistent classroom behavior system that supports school-wide practices and builds student character
- Contribute to creating a positive, energetic, and inclusive school environment
- Build respectful, trusting relationships with students and families rooted in cultural understanding
- Conduct tutoring sessions as needed to support student learning
- Attend regular check-ins, grade-level meetings, and school functions, including before and after school
- Engage in ongoing professional development during summer and throughout the academic year
- Take on additional duties such as after-school or weekend academic support based on student needs
Compensation
Starting salary for new teachers is $64,000, with potential for stipends up to $4,000 based on certifications and leadership roles, performance-based pay, and extra compensation for assigned tutoring or weekend programs
Work Arrangement
On-site — Lake Houston
Responsibilities
- Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
- 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 a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and 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
- 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
- Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars
Other
- Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000
- Eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each
- Additional performance-based compensation available
- Additional hourly compensation provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned
- Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
- Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable
- Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption based on tenure
- Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost
- Benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan
