What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade 4 Teacher position at Houston Academy?
GRADE FOUR TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Houston Academy is a premier independent, college preparatory school located in Dothan, AL.
Houston Academy is searching for a Fourth Grade Teacher to join our team on August 1, 2025.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will possess the following:
- A degree in Elementary Education, experience preferred;
- Strong knowledge of childhood development and best practices in education;
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to foster a positive learning
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration to
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; and
- A passion for working with children and fostering a love of learning in a nurturing
environment.
- Provide and execute a curriculum that fosters growth in all developmental areas;
- Provide instruction in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies;
- Implement a consistent discipline plan in a positive atmosphere;
- Create a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment where children feel loved,
- Promote the development of social and emotional skills, encouraging positive peer
- Maintain accurate student records and prepare progress reports;
- Utilize best practices in early childhood education to meet the developmental needs of
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school
- Uphold and promote the values, mission, and philosophy of Houston Academy.
INFORMATION
Salary will be commensurate with degree level and teaching experience.
Houston Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the
Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the Alabama Association of Independent
Schools.
Houston Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It strives to provide equal employment
opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap or disability in accordance with
applicable federal and state laws. It is the intent and resolve of Houston Academy to comply
with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity.
This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but
not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation and training.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If interested in this position, please email your vitae, list of at least 3 references, and a personal/
educational philosophy statement to the Head of Lower School, Julie Kinney, at
kinneyj@houstonacademy.com.
For more information, please visit our website at www.houstonacademy.com and our Facebook
page.
