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Étoile Academy Charter School

Kindergarten Teacher Campus Hornwood

Étoile Academy Charter School, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Kindergarten Teacher (Campus Hornwood) Étoile Academy teachers are responsible for executing on the mission by ensuring that all students improve academically and demonstrate our core values. Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality, data-driven instruction to all learners. They are responsible for collaborating with colleagues, including special education staff and ESL staff, to ensure all students get the accommodations and modifications needed to master the grade-level standards.

Responsibilities Instruction & Student Learning:

Teach core content using a scripted curriculum (Amplify and Eureka) to Etoile Kindergarten students;

Deeply internalize lessons and prepare for lesson execution through consideration of common misconceptions, criteria for success, and creation of exemplars as needed;

Manage a classroom using our schoolwide discipline system;

Able to co‑plan with direct manager, coach, and or grade level team to produce lesson internalizations, exemplars and lesson slides.

Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly;

Analyze and use data from a variety of assessments (NWEA MAP, MCLASS, i‑Ready) to implement personalized learning plans for all students and ensure student academic growth;

Support the growth and development of all students including our large percentage of English Language Learners;

Communicate students’ progress with students and their families on a daily and weekly basis;

Facilitate the use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks;

Implement our clear and consistent behavior management system and build a strong sense of community in the classroom;

Participate in the daily functions of the school such as arrival, lunch, and dismissal supervisory duties;

Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent‑teacher conferences;

Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify;

Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs;

Collaborates well with all leadership teams and implements feedback received from coaching to impact learning in the classroom;

Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, TPDs (Teacher Professional Development), before and after‑school duties, and school wide meetings and functions;

Engage in summer and year‑long district, school and personal learning and development;

Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week;

Additional responsibilities may include: after‑school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our students

Classroom & School Culture:

Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations aligned with Étoile Academy’s core values of

R espect , E xcellence , A mbition , C ommunity , and

H ard Work (REACH).

Establish strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.

Implement positive classroom management strategies that foster a safe and structured space for learning.

Contribute to school‑wide initiatives, such as advisory/intervention programs, extracurricular activities, or community events.

Learn, master, internalize, and effectively deliver grade‑level curriculum, core content objectives, and instructional materials while maintaining appropriate rigor and utilizing selected texts.

Communicate students’ progress with students and family on a weekly basis.

Implement our clear and consistent behavior management system and build a strong sense of community in the classroom.

Collaboration & Professional Development:

Participate in weekly professional development, instructional coaching, and data‑driven planning meetings.

Collaborate with fellow teachers, instructional leaders, and support staff to enhance curriculum and student outcomes.

Engage in continuous learning and improvement through research‑based best practices in language education.

Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.

Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with colleagues, students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which

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