Nord Anglia Education
Location
Houston, Texas
Deliver high-quality third-grade instruction and create a safe, engaging classroom environment that fosters intellectual curiosity. Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students while collaborating with colleagues and parents to ensure student success.
A bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and a valid teaching certification are preferred. Candidates should ideally have at least one year of teaching experience and a strong understanding of elementary curriculum and child development.
Position Summary: / Job Goals:
To deliver high-quality elementary instruction that sets ambitious expectations and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes. To create a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and foundational skill development. The role supports the whole child by promoting academic, social, and emotional growth, aligned with the school’s vision of developing resilient and creative global citizens.
Qualifications: / Training:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field preferred.
Valid teaching certification or equivalent training preferred.
Completion of student teaching through a university degree or teacher certification program.
Training in effective instructional methods.
At least one year of teaching experience preferred.
Demonstrates knowledge of elementary curriculum and effective instructional practices.
Understands child development and how to support both academic and social-emotional growth.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Experience using formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and measure progress.
Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills to work with diverse communities.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Collaborative team player who contributes positively to school culture.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Strong communicator and active listener.
Results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers high-quality work consistently.
Demonstrates humility, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to innovate and improve practices.
Deliver engaging lessons, assignments, and assessments aligned to the 1st grade curriculum.
Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive classroom environment with high expectations, clear routines, and mutual respect.
Support students’ emotional, social, and academic development.
Plan and implement coherent sequences of lessons that build knowledge, deepen understanding, and develop skills progressively.
Differentiate instruction using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjust instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.
Maintain accurate records of student achievement and communicate progress effectively.
Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum development and ensure alignment across subject areas.
Foster student engagement through discussion, inquiry, reflection, and problem-solving activities.
Communicate regularly with parents, building strong partnerships to support student success.
Contribute to a positive school culture by working collaboratively and professionally with staff and students.
Participate in ongoing professional development and apply best practices to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.
Market context
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