WHAT YOU OFFER US

Kindness, compassion, curiosity, analytical ability, flexibility, a sense of humor, patience, a growth mindset, experience, high energy, and innovation

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

A promise to treat you like the professional you are

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive and collaborative peers

A fun and joyful work environment

Personalized professional development

Fancy smelling soap

Free coffee, soda, tea, and nugget ice

Freedom to wear jeans any day of the week

A beautiful campus in the Museum District of Houston

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Plan and deliver targeted English language arts and social studies instruction to two classes of six to eight students in 4th and/or 5th grade with learning differences

Communicate with colleagues and parents to provide an exceptional experience for all families

Engage in the continuous pursuit of lifelong personal and professional development and reflection

Observe, analyze, and pivot based on the needs of kids

Record, synthesize, and report progress in both formal and informal ways

Provide support to kids in the form of social coaching

Have fun teaching and learning - must love kids

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Experience teaching in a relevant classroom setting required

Bachelor's Degree required

Pay is competitive with surrounding districts

Diverse candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply

HIRING PROCESS

Please visit www.thejoyschool.org to view a more detailed description and fill out our application

Qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an initial interview

Please direct questions to rwilliams@thejoyschool.org

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required, with teacher certification preferred
• Three to five years of relative classroom experience required
• Comfort in teaching a range of grade levels and content areas
• Experience working with diverse learners
• Knowledge of learning differences and the ability to differentiate instruction in the classroom based on those needs
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Analytical approach to curriculum, instructional methods, and students
• Flexibility as it relates to classroom management, pacing of curriculum, and student expectations
• Compassion for students, parents, and colleagues

About The Joy School

Mission: The Joy School prepares students with learning differences to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment.

Connections working at The Joy School