1st Grade Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Head of Early Childhood & Lower School              
Status: Salaried/Exempt             
Start Date: July 30, 2025
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM with additional time as needed for meetings and professional development. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in creating a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for first-grade  students
  • Assist in creating developmentally-appropriate, standards-aligned, and research-based lesson plans and instructional activities for use in the classroom
  • Assist in differentiating lessons and instructional activities to support various student needs
  • Observe and assist in the evaluation of student performance
  • Build strong, positive relationships and communicate with parents and colleagues
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved and age-appropriate disciplinary procedures
  • Work collaboratively with a lead teacher to maximize student engagement and enthusiasm for  learning
  • Encourage communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration
  • Actively engage in various forms of professional development
  • Model Christian morals, values, ethics, attitudes, and behaviors
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Head of Early Childhood & Lower School
  • Show proficiency with Google Suite for Education productivity tools

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
  • Experience working with young children
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to student progress and success
  • Passion and enthusiasm for teaching elementary students
  • Knowledge of current best practices in elementary education
  • Minimum three years teaching experience in elementary education

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

Posted by

Annunciation Orthodox School

3600 Yoakum Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006

Web: https://www.aoshouston.org/
Email: resume@aoshouston.org
Phone: 713-470-5600

Posted on: February 21, 2025