About Rêve Prep:  

At Rêve Preparatory Charter School, we believe that all students deserve a comprehensive, rigorous K-8 education that ensures their readiness for high school and college.

Rêve Prep is based upon the fundamental belief that with high-quality instruction, which requires rigorous curriculum, individualized supports, and character development, every student will be challenged and will excel academically. We believe that an excellent education that sets ambitious academic and life goals, and which is backwards planned from those goals, starting in kindergarten and planned vertically across all grades, is directly correlated to a positive life trajectory, including access to educational and professional opportunities - specifically attending and graduating from a competitive high school, attending and graduating from a four-year college, and achieving ambitious career goals.

The Position: 

Rêve Preparatory Charter School is seeking engaging Spanish Teachers for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Classroom Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of the school through the development of a rigorous standards-aligned curriculum, responsiveness to feedback provided and collaboration with the instructional team on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school. 

Spanish Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of the school through the development of a rigorous standards-aligned curriculum, responsiveness to feedback provided and collaboration with the instructional team on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school. 

Spanish Teachers will work closely with the School Director in establishing and maintaining a fiercely positive school culture, creating a college preparatory curriculum for each grade, including the assessments and scope and sequence.

Spanish Teachers will drive our success in developing an elementary curriculum that allows our students access to the most selective high schools, colleges and universities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Use the school’s scope and sequence to develop unit plans and daily lesson plans 
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Work with the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction or the School Director to revise, edit and improve daily lesson-plans 
• Develop curriculum that addresses different learning needs of diverse learners, including special education and English Language Learner students 
• Implement and maintain every detail of the school’s systems and procedures, including homework, discipline, transitions, community celebrations, breakfast, lunch, and classroom culture so that our school is structured and highly joyful with a focus on growth
• Execute daily, weekly and interim assessments and analysis, implementing highly responsive instructional action plans that bring 100% of scholars to mastery of 100% of objectives such that every single student master every single standard
• Ensure that the school’s academic standards are rigorous, clear, measurable and aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards 
• Use a variety of methods to engage students in the classroom 
• Use planning periods for the advancement of student academics
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week

Ongoing Responsibilities: 

• Assume responsibility for the progress of all students 
• Continuously use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices 
• Implement school discipline policy to foster positive and structured school environment
• Work with grade-level and subject-level teams to develop curriculum and create strategic plans 
• Maintain close relationships with parents and guardians and involve them in their children’s education 
• Provide feedback to Co-Teacher or Teaching Aide’s through established school process
• Attend all professional development sessions and data analysis sessions

Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban public or charter school
• Teaching licensure/certification, or willingness to obtain, preferred
• Demonstrated content knowledge
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Belief in the power of parent/family relationships
• Deep belief and commitment to breaking the barriers of achievement for students in Houston.

Mindset

• Passion for educational equity and a commitment to the mission and vision of Rêve Prep
• Strong alignment with Reve Preps’ Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Virtue, Enthusiasm, Determination, Understanding, Preparedness
• Collaborative leadership style
• High standards of excellence for self and for others
• Evidence of well-developed emotional intelligence and empathy

The Rewards

• Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
• Targeted professional development focused on bolstering leadership capabilities
• Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to provide a high-quality education to the Houston community
• Continuous support from Rêve Preparatory Charter School’s team
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Participation in a 403b retirement plan, with matching contributions

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Rêve Preparatory Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.