What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper Elementary ELA Teacher position at The Joy School?
WHAT YOU OFFER US
- Kindness, compassion, curiosity, analytical ability, flexibility, a sense of humor, patience,
- growth mindset, experience, high energy, innovation, and a big picture lens
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A promise to treat you like the professional you are
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive and collaborative peers
- A fun and joyful work environment
- Personalized professional development
- Fancy-smelling soap
- Free coffee, soda, tea, and nugget ice
- Freedom to wear jeans any day of the week
- A beautiful campus in the Museum District of Houston
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Plan and deliver targeted English language arts and social studies instruction to two classes of six to eight students in 4th and/or 5th grade with learning differences
- Communicate with colleagues and parents to provide an exceptional experience for all families
- Engage in the continuous pursuit of lifelong personal and professional development and reflection
- Observe, analyze, and pivot based on the needs of kids
- Record, synthesize, and report progress in both formal and informal ways
- Provide support to kids in the form of social coaching
- Have fun teaching and learning - must love middle schoolers
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Experience teaching in a relevant classroom setting required
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Pay is competitive with surrounding districts
- Diverse candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply
HIRING PROCESS
- Qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an initial interview
- Visit https://www.thejoyschool.org/our-school/ to view the detailed job description
- Please direct questions to rwilliams@thejoyschool.org