Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 60,000
Job Description : K-2 Teacher
Join Up Excellence Academy in driving transparency, inspiration, and connection through storytelling that highlights the power of innovative education and student success!
About the Position : Up Excellence Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated K-2 Teacher to join our team of exceptional educators. This role is essential to fostering the academic and character development of our youngest learners, helping them build a strong foundation for future success. Our K-2 teachers create an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment that promotes deep content knowledge, supports differentiated instruction, and cultivates a sense of community and belonging.
About Up Excellence Academy : Up Excellence Academy is committed to equipping students with the tools and mindset they need to become confident, capable leaders and lifelong learners. Our mission is to foster excellence in academic achievement, character development, and real-world application through experiential and entrepreneurial learning opportunities. We envision a future where every student graduates prepared for success in college, careers, and community leadership.
Primary Job Functions :
Academic
- Deep Content Knowledge : Design and implement rigorous lessons aligned with academic standards that foster foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking.
- Effective Delivery of Instruction : Use research-based teaching practices to deliver lessons that are engaging, interactive, and responsive to diverse learning needs.
- Planning and Assessment : Develop lesson plans, assessments, and progress monitoring tools to evaluate student growth and inform instructional decisions.
Supporting All Scholars
Differentiate instruction to meet the varied academic and social-emotional needs of all students, including English language learners and students with special needs.Provide targeted support and interventions to ensure that every scholar achieves success.Character
Culture Leadership : Model and promote core school values, fostering a positive classroom environment where scholars learn to collaborate, persevere, and grow.School and Classroom Expectations, Procedures & Structures : Establish and maintain clear expectations, procedures, and routines that maximize instructional time and support student independence.Family Partnership
Maintain regular and effective communication with families, providing updates on student progress, upcoming events, and ways to support learning at home.Foster meaningful partnerships with families to create a collaborative approach to student development.Adult Culture
Contribute to a professional and inclusive adult culture by participating in staff meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development opportunities.Support colleagues through shared practices, feedback, and continuous improvement efforts.Diversity and Inclusiveness
Create a classroom environment that honors and reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all students.Implement culturally responsive teaching practices and foster inclusivity in every aspect of classroom culture.Own Your Learning
Demonstrate a growth mindset by actively seeking feedback and engaging in continuous professional development.Take ownership of personal learning goals and contribute to school-wide initiatives.Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred).Valid teaching certification for elementary education (K-2); if not certified, may be working towards certification through alternative certification programProven experience in early childhood or elementary education.Strong classroom management and instructional skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Commitment to the mission and values of Up Excellence Academy.Pay increase for fully Texas certified teachers.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with differentiated instruction and working with diverse student populations.Familiarity with data-driven instruction and progress monitoring tools.
