Elementary Teacher (K-2) (Immediate Opening) (Sherman, TX)

BRAINATION, Inc.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BRAINATION, Inc. seeks an energetic Elementary Teacher (K-2) for Sherman Inspire Academy in Sherman, TX. This immediate opening offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead inquiry-based learning in a charter school.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and, preferably, a Texas Teaching Certificate. You must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass fingerprint checks. Join a mission-driven team committed to student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Active enrollment in an approved educator preparation program.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate guided-inquiry learning at Sherman Inspire Academy.
• Encourage problem solving, risk taking, and student-led plans.
• Integrate technology across daily instructional plans.
• Create an environment for collaboration and independent learning.
• Use instructional tech to support blended learning.
• Teach according to TEA and district guidelines.
• Attend ARD committee meetings.
• Prepare lessons accommodating individual differences.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Inquiry-based learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Educator preparation program

Job description

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Elementary Teacher (K-2) (Immediate Opening) (Sherman, TX)

00DEPT Full Time Sherman Inspire Academy, Sherman, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually

At BRAINATION, we view education as a transformative journey unique to each student. Our approach nurtures personal growth, fosters a sense of belonging, and cultivates joy in learning. Through our inquiry-based model and emphasis on self-reflection, we guide students to develop critical skills such as resilience, curiosity, and emotional intelligence. This journey is not about reaching a standardized endpoint, but about continuous growth and discovery, preparing students to navigate life's challenges and become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their communities.

Sherman Inspire Academy is Texoma's first free, public K-12 charter school. Our innovative inquiry learning model inspires students to pursue their interests and be curious about the world around them. Sherman Inspire Academy's groundbreaking design fosters rich learning experiences and meaningful collaborations with staff and peers to create a school full of wonder and joy.

We are looking for a student-centered K-2 Teacher to lead in the spirit of our mission to increase the capacity for learning by inspiring every student to belong, find joy, and be great. Our learning environment engages students in the construction of understanding through asking questions, exploring, researching, and reflecting. We focus on helping students develop coping skills, self-advocacy, and confidence while supporting their academic growth.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate the guided-inquiry model of Sherman Inspire Academy.
• Encourage students to problem solve, take risks, and collaborate through student-led learning plans.
• Incorporate facilitator and student mobility and integration of technology into everyday learning, utilizing the modern learning environment which includes incorporating multiple internal and external learning spaces into daily instructional plans.
• Provide an environment conducive to student collaboration and independent learning.
• Utilize multiple instructional technologies to support blended learning.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency and District policies.
• Attend and participate in ARD Committee meetings.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate preferred
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Actively enrolled in an approved educator preparation program

Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship

Must have satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting check before starting employment. Non-refundable fee paid by the employee.

Additional Information:

• Starting pay is $60,000 annually.
• Experienced classroom teachers with at least 3 years of experience are eligible for an increase through the Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) of at least $4,000.
• Employees hired after August 1st will receive prorated pay based on the number of remaining calendar days in the school year.
• Our district participates in Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security.