Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a committed and engaging 4th Grade Social Studies Teacher who demonstrates proficiency in both progressive and traditional pedagogies while consistently utilizing child-centered techniques. Strong candidates will be energetic, organized, collaborative, passionate about lifelong learning, and dedicated to developing students’ character. AOS is a dynamic work environment looking to add new ideas and innovative teaching in the service of our students. 

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to: Head of Early Childhood & Lower School    

Status: Salaried/Exempt    

Start Date: August 1, 2023

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, additional time as needed for after-school meetings and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Model a love of reading and lifelong learning
• Engage students in building a culture of collaboration and reflection

• Challenge students to analyze and comprehend informational texts and primary source materials (books, articles, digital sources)
• Inspire great student writing in response to various types of text
• Guide students as they integrate reading, writing, research and technology skills to complete research projects
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials that reflect an understanding of various learning styles
• Create lesson plans based on sound, research-based methods of instruction
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of elementary students
• Implement a classroom management style that aligns with the school’s mission and culture
• Develop engaging formative and summative assessments along with other experiences to assess student learning 
• Provide effective and supportive feedback to students and parents through a variety of means, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, and conferences 
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders within the school community
• Integrate technology into the curriculum to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Participate in school events, community service projects, and an overnight fourth grade trip
• Actively engage in a robust assortment of faculty professional development opportunities offered to AOS teachers
• Fulfill other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Actions and values that align with the AOS Mission
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching certificate preferred
• Minimum three years experience teaching 
• Experience using literacy strategies to build and assess student reading comprehension skills, written comprehension skills, and critical thinking
• Knowledge of child development and of research-based practices for effective elementary instruction
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrated knowledge of and love of working with children with great energy, playfulness, and understanding

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references

About Annunciation Orthodox School

Annunciation Orthodox School, having grown from a ministry of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, celebrates the diverse and individual qualities of all children and their families. AOS provides a superior education in a secure and stimulating Christian environment which encourages the individual child to achieve academic, spiritual, emotional, social and physical excellence, and to become a responsible member of our society.The school has over 700 students beginning with our Delphi Class (age three years) and ending with eighth grade. The AOS curriculum is stimulating, innovative, student-centered and based on the principles of motivation, hard work, and creativity within a nurturing Christian environment. With its close proximity to the Houston museum and performing arts districts, medical center, major universities, libraries, downtown, and zoo, the acquisition of knowledge occurs outside as well as inside the classroom. The highly qualified faculty is dedicated to challenging the minds of the students and inspiring creative thought. The school's academic program and teaching methods lay the groundwork for high school and beyond. These attributes make AOS a leading indepe...ndent school in the city of Houston.Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

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