Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher (Campus Bissonnet)

About the position

Étoile Academy teachers are responsible for executing our mission by ensuring that all students improve academically and demonstrate our core values. As a Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher, you will provide high-quality, data-driven instruction, ensuring that Emergent Bilingual students receive the linguistic and academic support they need to succeed. You will collaborate with colleagues, including special education and ESL staff, to ensure all students receive necessary accommodations and modifications to master grade-level standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, rigorous instruction using Amplify and Eureka scripted curriculum in both English and Spanish.
• Deeply internalize lessons and prepare for execution by considering common misconceptions, defining success criteria, and creating exemplars as needed.
• Manage a classroom using Étoile Academy's schoolwide discipline system to foster a structured and supportive learning environment.
• Co-plan with grade-level teams, coaches, and direct managers to create lesson internalizations, exemplars, and lesson slides.
• Implement formal and informal assessments (including NWEA MAP, mCLASS, i-Ready) to track student progress, inform instruction, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Utilize student performance data to personalize learning and ensure student academic growth, particularly for English Language Learners.
• Maintain consistent communication with students and families regarding academic progress, including daily and weekly updates.
• Integrate technology as a tool for learning, communication, and work-related tasks.
• Implement clear, consistent behavior management strategies and foster a strong sense of classroom community.
• Support school-wide initiatives by participating in arrival, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families built on trust, understanding, and respect.
• Provide targeted tutoring sessions to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with leadership teams and implement coaching feedback to improve student outcomes.
• Engage in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, professional development, and school-wide functions to continually refine instructional practices.
• Participate in summer and year-long learning and development opportunities.
• Fulfill a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required (Education, or related field preferred).
• Certification: Texas teaching certification preferred - or ability to obtain certification within two years.
• Experience: Prior teaching experience preferred, especially in a K-12 setting. Demonstrated success in fostering student achievement and language acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of TEKS.
• Commitment to student success and a growth mindset.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Effective classroom management and instructional strategies.
• Flexibility to travel between two campuses as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and merit.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. District life insurance.
• Participation in the Teacher Retirement.
• Participation in Nanny League - optional childcare program.
• Participation in Wellness Program - optional.