Elementary Teacher — Classical Education Advocate

Houston Classical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Classical Charter School is seeking an Elementary School Teacher (K-4th) to join a mission-driven team in Houston. The teacher will deliver a classical, inquiry-based curriculum with Socratic discussions, while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations for all scholars.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Texas certification or eligibility, and a commitment to professional growth within a new, charter school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Texas certification or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with scholars in testing grades preferred.
• Experience in education or youth development is a plus.
• Demonstrates integrity, self-awareness, resilience, and perseverance.
• Ability to take and implement feedback swiftly.
• Commitment to helping all children reach potential.
• Open to challenging the status quo and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate belief that all scholars can achieve their highest potential.
• Implement rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum aligned with classical education.
• Design lessons with Socratic questioning and hands-on activities.
• Tailor instruction to provide meaningful learning experiences.
• Establish and uphold rigorous academic and behavioral expectations.
• Create rigorous lessons fostering critical thinking and exploration.
• Adjust lessons to promote academic and emotional growth.
• Consider diverse learning styles to engage all scholars.
• Develop and sustain a clean, organized classroom environment.
• Embrace feedback to foster professional growth.
• Participate in learning opportunities with colleagues.
• Maintain impeccable attendance and punctuality.
• Exhibit superior communication with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Approach all tasks with dedication and diligence.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrity

Resilience

Self-awareness

Perseverance

Feedback agility

Collaborative mindset

High potential belief in children

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas certification or eligibility

Job description

Houston Classical Charter School is seeking an Elementary School Teacher (K-4th) to join a mission-driven team in Houston. The teacher will deliver a classical, inquiry-based curriculum with Socratic discussions, while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations for all scholars.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Texas certification or eligibility, and a commitment to professional growth within a new, charter school environment.