4th Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher

Promesa Academy Charter School
San Antonio, Texas
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Promesa Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and dedicated 4th Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher to join our instructional team. The ideal candidate will create an engaging, supportive, and academically rigorous classroom environment where students strengthen their reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.

The 4th Grade RLA Teacher will provide standards-aligned instruction, monitor student progress, use assessment data to guide instruction, and collaborate with colleagues and families to support student achievement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging reading and language arts instruction aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

• Teach reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, oral communication, and research skills.

• Provide instruction using a variety of literary and informational texts.

• Develop students’ abilities to analyze texts, support responses with evidence, and communicate ideas effectively.

• Guide students through the writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

• Prepare students to demonstrate mastery of grade-level standards and assessments.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including emergent bilingual, special education, and gifted students.

• Use assessments and student performance data to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction.

• Provide small-group instruction, intervention, and enrichment based on student needs.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, grades, attendance, and instructional interventions.

• Establish clear classroom expectations and maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and academic needs.

• Collaborate with grade-level teachers, instructional leaders, interventionists, and special education staff.

• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, parent conferences, school events, and required training.

• Support the mission, goals, policies, and instructional expectations of Promesa Academy Charter School.

• Perform other duties as assigned by campus administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for the position, or eligibility to obtain an intern or probationary certificate.

• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary reading and language arts instruction and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to use student data and assessments to plan effective instruction.

• Commitment to maintaining high expectations for every student.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas certification in EC–6 Core Subjects or a related certification area.

• Previous elementary teaching experience, particularly in fourth-grade reading and language arts.

• Experience preparing students for state and campus assessments.

• Knowledge of the science of teaching reading and evidence-based literacy practices.

• Experience working with diverse student populations.

• Experience providing differentiated, small-group, or intervention-based instruction.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Why Join Promesa Academy?

At Promesa Academy Charter School, educators work in a collaborative environment focused on student growth, academic excellence, and meaningful relationships. Teachers receive support from campus leadership and have opportunities to contribute to the continued development and success of the school community.

Promesa Academy Charter School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.