Etoile Academy Charter School

French Teacher

Houston, TX · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 47 days ago

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About the role

They are responsible for collaborating with colleagues, including special education teachers, to ensure all students get the accommodations and modifications needed to master the standards.
The TEKS for French outline specific knowledge and skills students should acquire, covering areas such as communication, culture, and connections to other disciplines.
Additionally, Étoile Academy organizes an annual student trip to France, where selected students and staff have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language and culture.

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).
Learn, master, internalize, and effectively deliver grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and instructional materials while maintaining appropriate rigor and utilizing selected texts.
Implement our clear and consistent behavior management system and build a strong sense of community in the classroom.
Collaborate with fellow teachers, instructional leaders, and support staff to enhance curriculum and student outcomes.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with colleagues, students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.

Texas teaching certification in LOTE (Languages Other Than English) preferred - French or ability to obtain certification within two years.
Prior teaching experience preferred, especially in a K-12 setting.
Demonstrated success in fostering student achievement and language acquisition.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
District life insurance.
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Instruction & Student Learning: Develop and implement engaging, standards-based French lessons aligned with TEKS and best practices in language acquisition.
Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including Emergent Bilingual learners (EB) and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Implement state learning standards and Etoile Academy Charter School approved high quality curriculum and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for all.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update the gradebook weekly.
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.
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.
Engage in district approved personal learning and development (summer/year-long).

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).
Contribute to school-wide initiatives, such as advisory/intervention programs, extracurricular activities, or community events.
Communicate students' progress with students and family on a weekly basis.

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