Upper Elementary Math Teacher

What You Offer Us

• Kindness, compassion, curiosity, analytical ability, flexibility, a sense of humor, patience, growth mindset, experience, high energy, and innovation

What We Offer You

• A promise to treat you like the professional you are
• 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 math and science instruction to two classes of up to eight fourth and/or fifth grade students 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

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a classroom setting required
• Bachelor Degree required
• 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.