Description
Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a committed and engaging 5th Grade Math Teacher who demonstrates proficiency in progressive pedagogies and consistently utilizes student-centered techniques. Strong candidates will be collaborative, enthusiastic, passionate about learning, and dedicated to developing students’ character. AOS is a dynamic work environment looking to add innovative ideas and approaches in 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 Middle School
Status: Salaried/Exempt
Start Date: July 30, 2025
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; additional time as needed for after-school meetings, events, duties, and professional development.
Responsibilities:
Teach daily grade-level math classes within different content strands based on students’ cognitive needs
Utilize appropriate instructional strategies that balance content mastery, conceptual understanding, and the development of mathematical literacy
Employ differentiated, student-centered teaching practices rooted in brain-based research
Develop engaging formative and summative assessments along with other experiences to assess student learning
Create and scaffold collaborative tasks that emphasize critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills appropriate for the development of adolescent learners
Implement classroom management techniques that align with the school’s culture
Establish and maintain open communication with parents and students through a variety of means, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, texts, and conferences
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the school community
Show proficiency with Google Suite for Education productivity tools
Integrate technology into the curriculum to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Attend an annual grade-level class trip (typically three to four days)
Serve as an academic advisor for a group of students
Participate in school events and community service projects
Actively engage in a robust assortment of faculty professional development opportunities offered to AOS teachers
Fulfill other duties as requested
Requirements
Qualifications:
Actions and values that align with the AOS Mission
Bachelor’s degree in education or mathematics with emphasis on math education; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum three years math teaching experience; Middle school experience preferred
Experience using multiple pedagogical strategies to build and assess student skills and knowledge
Knowledge of research-based practices for effective middle school instruction and adolescent development
Demonstrated knowledge of and love for working with middle school students 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
