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Posted: 18-May-26
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
English/Language Arts
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
ENGLISH TEACHER - PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Year: 2026-2027
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Head of Primary School
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
School Year: 2026-2027
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Head of Primary School
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Magellan International School in Austin, Texas, is seeking an English Teacher to work at the Primary School. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile. The teacher will support students' academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.
Essential Functions
Magellan International School in Austin, Texas, is seeking an English Teacher to work at the Primary School. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile. The teacher will support students' academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.
Essential Functions
- Plans and teaches lessons following the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) curricula, differentiating for individual student needs.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and technologies.
- Participates in curriculum planning and student progress meetings.
- Maintains high standards for academic performance and behavior.
- Maintains up-to-date records of student progress, attendance, grades, and assessments.
- Fosters an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
- Actively supervises students during carline, breaks and lunch.
- Attends educational field trips to support the curriculum.
- Communicates professionally with parents about student progress, collaborate with parents of high-needs students, and establish positive relationships with families.
- Serves as a role model for students by dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance of learning, accepting responsibility, and showing pride in the education profession.
- Encourages students to set individual goals and maintains a safe, creative learning environment.
- Contributes to curriculum planning and development, including interdisciplinary units and transdisciplinary skills, and plans with colleagues to deliver effective team teaching.
- Regularly build upon students’ prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and writing mechanics, covering: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Introduces & defines various genres of literature including writing exercises & reading selections.
- Attends staff/faculty meetings, supports colleagues, and collaborates with the PYP Coordinator on curriculum planning and program effectiveness.
- Participates in community engagement efforts & school initiatives to support the school’s growth
- Promotes the school’s mission and builds relationships with community partners.
- Works collaboratively with Spanish grade teachers to plan engaging “End of the Unit Celebrations”.
- Support the 5th grade PYP Exhibition as a mentor every other year.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Performs other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Literature, Education or related field
- Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
- A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching English to elementary school age students
- Experience or training in the IB PYP preferred
- Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments
- Experience integrating information technology (IT) with teaching
- Experience with Google Workspace, Toddle, and Apple Mac platforms preferred
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Dynamic and empathetic communicator
- Child-focused, warm, caring, and supportive
- Passionate about teaching and learning
- Flexible and willing to work collaboratively with teams
- Committed to the school's vision and mission
Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including medical and supplemental benefits, tuition remission for dependent children, retirement offerings, and paid time off.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office as well as a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets and requires lifting, bending, standing, and stooping. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
“Core” work hours:
A competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including medical and supplemental benefits, tuition remission for dependent children, retirement offerings, and paid time off.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office as well as a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets and requires lifting, bending, standing, and stooping. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
“Core” work hours:
- 7:45 am - 5:30 pm on Mondays
- 7:45 am - 3:45 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
- 7:45 am - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays
- Availability during occasional nights and weekend events.
Travel
Some out-of-area travel may be expected, for example, overnight Field Trips.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
Some out-of-area travel may be expected, for example, overnight Field Trips.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
About Magellan International School
Magellan's doors opened in 2009 and we've never looked back, quickly scaling from 47 students to nearly 650 across two campuses. Today, Magellan is the only secular, independent school in the country to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum in a bilingual setting.
Learn more about us and apply via the school’s website: https://www.magellanschool.org/about-us/careers
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