Lead Science Teacher (5th Grade)

Bloom Academy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Lead Classroom Teacher for 5th Grade. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a joyful learning environment. As part of a mission-driven team, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential. The position offers professional growth through coaching and collaboration, allowing you to contribute to the culture and legacy of a school dedicated to inclusivity and excellence. Join us in shaping the future of education for our diverse community!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Alignment with the school's mission and values is critical.

Responsibilities

• Implement High Quality Instructional Materials with fidelity.
• Plan TEKS aligned lessons and monitor student data.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment with high expectations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Lead Classroom Teacher (5th Grade)

FLSA Classification: Exempt - Salary

Reports to: Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Salary Range: $61,500 – $80,000

Bloom Academy Charter School exists to provide a high quality, rigorous, and joyful educational experience to students in grades kindergarten to fifth grade. We are a new and independent school seeking to add deeply mission aligned, smart, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent people to our founding staff. We opened August 2019 with a cohort of kindergarten and first graders, and now serve scholars in grades K-5.

Bloom Academy Lead Teacher (Fifth Science)

Driven by our mission to ensure every child succeeds, the lead teacher will be responsible for delivering high quality, rigorous instruction and maintaining a joyful classroom environment for all students. We believe that teachers are key levers in producing student achievement. Therefore, Bloom Academy provides a working environment that intentionally supports and appreciates this incredibly demanding and important work through daily and weekly coaching and professional development. Joining our team as a founder provides a unique opportunity to help build the culture and legacy of Bloom Academy as it becomes an enduring and premier education option for generations of students to come.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Bloom Academy we provide a safe, joyful, inclusive, and challenging learning environment for all students. This includes children with special needs, children from low-income households, and children who have been historically marginalized. We believe that all children can learn at high levels. We believe that all children are extraordinary. We believe that children can only be as great as the adults in front of them. We believe that excellent teaching requires planning, coaching, constructive feedback and reflection. We believe that teaching is one of the greatest and hardest responsibilities in the world. We treat each other with respect and value the talent each person adds to our organization no matter their position on our organizational chart.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a strong foundation of growth and achievement by implementing High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) with fidelity.
• Plan rigorous and differentiated TEKS aligned lessons that meet the needs of all students.
• Take ownership of closing any existing academic gaps for all students.
• Create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment that values high expectations and character development for every child.
• Monitor and collect student data and use data to inform instruction.
• Participate in staff training and work collaboratively with colleagues to plan lessons, assess students, and interpret academic data.
• Engage in coaching sessions to develop and grow practice.
• Provide consistent and clear high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.
• Lead class duties such as arrival, breakfast, lunch/recess, and dismissal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Deep alignment with the school's mission and core values.
• A staunch belief that all students regardless of race or socio-economic status can achieve at high levels and be positive contributors to their communities.
• A successful background check in compliance with state law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with all school stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Key Competencies, Mindsets and Abilities:

• Texas teacher certification.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• A growth mindset and high emotional intelligence.
• A social justice-oriented philosophy as it relates to the achievement gap and educational advancement of disenfranchised communities.
• Experience as a teacher or other profession in a high needs/and or urban setting.
• Experience with equity or cultural competency work and or professional development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Disclaimer: This job description provides the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals hired for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Bloom Academy Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on the school’s needs. If applicable, the incumbent will be notified of any changes before they take effect.

Bloom as you are.

Bloom Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all adults and children who enter our doors.

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