Upper Elementary ELA Teacher

The Joy School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Supportive peers

Joyful environment

Professional development

Fancy smelling soap

Free beverages

Casual dress

Job summary

The Joy School is seeking a full-time elementary teacher to deliver targeted English language arts and social studies instruction to two classes of 4th/5th grade students with learning differences in Houston. You will collaborate with families and colleagues to create a joyful, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and classroom teaching experience; teacher certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teacher certification preferred.
• Experience teaching in a relevant classroom setting is required.
• Knowledge of learning differences and ability to differentiate instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted English language arts and social studies instruction to two classes of six to eight students in 4th and/or 5th grade with learning differences.
• Communicate with colleagues and parents to provide an exceptional experience for all families.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflection.
• Observe, analyze, and pivot based on the needs of kids.
• Record, synthesize, and report progress in formal and informal ways.
• Provide support to kids in the form of social coaching.
• Have fun teaching and learning – must love kids.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Humor

Patience

Growth mindset

Experience

High energy

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification (preferred)

Job description

What You Offer Us Kindness, compassion, curiosity, analytical ability, flexibility, a sense of humor, patience, a growth mindset, experience, high energy, and innovation

Posted: 16-Jun-26

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Full Time

Categories: Elementary Teacher, English/Language Arts, Reading

Salary Details: Competitive with surrounding districts

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative peers
• A fun and joyful work environment
• Personalized professional development
• Fancy smelling soap
• Free coffee, soda, tea, and nugget ice
• Freedom to wear jeans any day of the week
• A beautiful campus in the Museum District of Houston

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Plan and deliver targeted English language arts and social studies instruction to two classes of six to eight students in 4th and/or 5th grade with learning differences
• Communicate with colleagues and parents to provide an exceptional experience for all families
• Engage in the continuous pursuit of lifelong personal and professional development and reflection
• Observe, analyze, and pivot based on the needs of kids
• Record, synthesize, and report progress in both formal and informal ways
• Provide support to kids in the form of social coaching
• Have fun teaching and learning - must love kids

Other Important Information

• Experience teaching in a relevant classroom setting required
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Pay is competitive with surrounding districts
• Diverse candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required, with teacher certification preferred
• Three to five years of relative classroom experience required
• Comfort in teaching a range of grade levels and content areas
• Experience working with diverse learners
• Knowledge of learning differences and the ability to differentiate instruction in the classroom based on those needs
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Analytical approach to curriculum, instructional methods, and students
• Flexibility as it relates to classroom management, pacing of curriculum, and student expectations
• Compassion for students, parents, and colleagues

About The Joy School
Mission: The Joy School prepares students with learning differences to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment.