Elementary ESL Teacher - Houston, TX

Houston, Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Academy in Houston, TX seeks an Elementary ESL Teacher to provide instructional services, develop lesson plans, and monitor student progress. The role requires Texas teaching certification and ESL qualifications, with the ability to plan, deliver lessons and assess student performance.

The position reports to the Director/Principal and involves classroom duties, student supervision, and collaboration with staff. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Houston.

Qualifications

• Education: Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university.
• Certification: Hold or eligible for a Texas Teaching Certificate appropriate to assignment; ESL certification as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver lessons, and assess student performance.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: screen students with state mandated reading assessments; assist in administration of state/national assessments; assess student performance in core academic areas.
• Planning: provide daily lesson plans for all instructional days; prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers; collaborate with grade level and school-wide planning committees.
• Instructional delivery: deliver daily instruction; provide engaging activities; perform duties in area of expertise; screen materials for appropriateness for use with students.
• Student discipline: maintain classroom discipline; provide redirection and alternatives; participate in Capturing Kids’ Hearts training.
• Conferencing: meet with parents and administrators; collaborate with staff; participate in staff development; prepare clear communications.
• Management: maintain attendance and performance records; order supplies; supervise field trips and events.

Skills

Instruct students

TEKS knowledge

Lesson planning

Assess student performance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Elementary ESL Teacher - Houston, TX

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Job Details

Job ID: 5030750
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 11, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Classroom Teacher

Wage/HourStatus: Exempt/At will

Reports to: Director/Principal

School: Campus Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university

CERTIFICATION

Hold or eligible for a current valid Texas Teaching Certificate appropriate to assignment or Certification in another state appropriate to assignment; ESL cerification, as needed

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to instruct children assigned
• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons and assesses student performance

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes outside within 15 feet of students
• Ability to assist students tying shoes and button or unbutton coats

PURPOSE

Classroom Teachers provide instructional services to students including assessing student skills and abilities, developing lesson plans, providing instruction, assessing student competencies and re‑teaching as needed. Provide a safe learning environment for all students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment

• May screen students with state mandated reading assessments
• Assist in administration of State assessment, national assessments as requested
• May provide instructional assessment of student performance in core academic areas
• Provide instructional assessment of student performance in assigned areas
• Evaluate student performance for appropriate level of assignment

Planning

• Provide daily lesson plans for all instructional days each school year
• Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers in your classroom
• Cooperate with grade level and school wide planning committees

Instructional delivery

• Deliver daily instruction to students assigned
• Provide lesson plans and activities that actively engage student in learning
• Perfom all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required
• Screen all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students

Studentdiscipline

• Maintain classroom discipline conducive to a learning environment
• Provide redirection and disciplinary alternatives to correct student behavior
• Participate in school sponsored Capturing Kids’ Hearts training
• Provide a discipline management program consistent with Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Conferencing

• Conference as needed with parents and school administrators about appropriate topics
• Collaborate with staff and teachers in planning school operations
• Participate in staff development activities as assigned
• Prepare written and electronic communication that is consistent, with professional and easy to understand directions or directives for each audience

Management

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance
• Maintain accurate records of student performance
• Order supplies and materials in a timely fashion for the teaching level assigned
• Compile all records as requested
• Supervise students on field trips and events at the school and off site

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Maintain emotional control under the stress of instructional operations
• Travel as needed to secure supplies and materials
• Be flexible in assisting others as requested
• Participate in overnight training, field trips with students, and professional conferences

This is a professional position that uses professional judgment and may serve more than forty hours per week. Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas and not Social Security. TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested. Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position.

Some teachers are partially or fully funded with Title I funds. Staff should ask their campus Director if they are paid from Title I funds. Such are Federal monies and are subject to reduction and elimination at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Julie New
• PO Box 12207
• College Station, Texas 77842
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]