2/3 Loop (2nd grade 2026-27)

Young World Physical Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Texas Teachers Retirement System

403b and 457b investment plans

Health Savings Accounts

10 days Paid Time Off

Job summary

NYOS Charter School in Austin, TX seeks an Elementary Teacher to join our team for the 2026-27 school year. The role reports to the Elementary Principal and requires a Texas teaching certificate and ESL certification.

The position includes 190 service days and a commitment to rigorous academics and civic engagement. Responsibilities include planning, delivering instruction, evaluating student progress, and collaborating with colleagues to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Texas ESL certification required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom, materials and lesson plans and implement research-based instructional practices.
• Observe, evaluate, remediate, and extend on students' academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Identify, modify, and adapt curriculum and approved instructional resources to meet various learning styles and needs of students.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to instruct students individually, in small groups, and as a whole class.
• Monitor students in various educational environments for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Implement and maintain effective classroom management to ensure continual progress of students.
• Use data to monitor learning and design lessons tailored to student needs.
• Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss student progress.

Skills

Competency in core subject area

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Texas Teaching Certificate

Texas ESL Certification

Job description

2/3 Loop (2nd grade 2026-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868377

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NYOS Charter School

Elementary School Teacher Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Teacher

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Service days: 190

About NYOS NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is a free public charter school founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their students. Through a commitment to our students, staff, and academic excellence, we have grown to serve over 1,600 students in PreK through 12th grade.

Why Work at NYOS Charter School? At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and civic engagement. Our community values diversity, collaboration, and strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Community Culture

• Supportive and inclusive environment with small class sizes and unique traditions.
• Opportunities for feedback and mentorship from tenured teachers.
• Collaborative planning spaces for team and subject-level innovation.

Flexibility and Autonomy

• Teachers have the autonomy to innovate and personalize instruction.
• All staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute creatively.

Long-Term Sustainability

• Continuous learning through embedded professional development and workshops.
• Healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays.
• Empowerment to influence positive change within the organization.

Primary Role

This position is for an Elementary Teacher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate required.
• Texas ESL certification required.
• Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

Professional Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare classroom, materials and lesson plans and implement research-based instructional practices
• Observe, evaluate, remediate, and extend on students' academic performance, behavior, and social development
• Identify, modify, and adapt curriculum and approved instructional resources to meet various learning styles and needs of students
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to instruct students individually, in small groups, and as a whole class
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, study trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Implement and maintain effective classroom management to ensure continual progress of students
• Utilize data to monitor learning and design lessons tailored to student needs
• Establish standards-based objectives for all lessons and utilize clear criteria for evaluating lessons
• Utilize efficient record-keeping procedures
• Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss student progress
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, including Special Education staff in support of student achievement goals and professional development
• Meet professional criteria and obligations
• Administer standardized achievement and ability tests as required
• Interpret student performance data and implement approved Response to Intervention Tiers 1, 2 and 3
• Enforce NYOS Charter School rules and policies
• Actively participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement
• Use audiovisual aids, computers, and or other interactive technology to supplement and support lessons
• Keep up to date with current educational issues
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated
• Exemplify through manner, words, and dress the high standards and expected behavior of the school
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Professional Requirements

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Benefits

NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457b investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Essential Functions

Regular and Reliable Attendance. Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $53,726 to $55,226 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toni Drengenberg , Recruiting Assistant
• 12333 N Lamar Blvd
• Austin, Texas 78753
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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