Job 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

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

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