3rd Grade Teacher

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. 

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

• You'll help us develop and teach various subjects in the 3rd grade elementary curriculum.  
• You'll deliver lessons, assignments and assessments and oversee the emotional and social development of children.
• As a genuine team player, you'll work across the Elementary School division to ensure students are learning and growing.     
• Everything we do is connected to our vision to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens who will change our world for the better

• Plan and deliver lessons in the core subject areas--math, science, language arts, and social studies
• Work with colleagues to ensure the best educational experience for students
• Implement current best practices in each of the subject areas
• Implement cross-curricular projects and assignments
• Incorporate standards within Project Based Learning experiences
• Infuse STEAM elements into existing units and lessons
• Use standards to deliver hands-on, engaging instruction within each subject while also differentiating for student interests and needs
• Make sure all standards are being covered in the classroom
• Determine what's best developmentally for the students
• Implement technology resources and opportunities in the core subjects
• Administer MAP testing (adaptive, standardized testing) within the classroom
• Represent the division and entire school well
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress and events in the classroom
• Use multiple teaching methods to teach students.
• Organize and plan lessons.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Effectively work with students who have unique needs or special requirements.
• Identify learning barriers and work with students to help them overcome them.
• Maintain a safe environment for both students and staff members.

• Bachelor's degree in education preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate.
• Completion of a student teaching through a degree at a university or teacher training/certification program.
• At least one year of teaching experience preferred
• Training in effective instructional methods
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Results orientated with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
• You'd like to work in a purpose-led sector.

TO APPLY: 

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.  

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. 

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. 

 We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. 

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.