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Published 7 days ago

ELA Teacher

On-site, Work must be performed in or near San Antonio, TX
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    August 18, 2026
    End Date:
    May 13, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    August 10, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Salary:
    USD $6,000 - $8,000 / year
    Currently we have 19 students in total.
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Family, Race & Ethnicity

    Description

    OVERVIEW

    We are seeking a passionate, student-centered ELA Teacher to lead engaging middle and high school English Language Arts classes in our microschool program. You’ll be teaching two 90-minute classes each Tuesday and Thursday. Our school student capacity is 24 student total enrollment.

    We are located in the Jefferson High School/Woodlawn Lake area 10-15 minutes north of downtown San Antonio.

    We’ll be using the FishTank Learning ELA curriculum as a foundation, which features compelling texts and writing tasks. We will also be using IEW’S Fix it! Gammar for grammar skill building. We're excited for you to bring your voice and creativity to how the lessons come to life.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Teach two 90‑minute Language Arts blocks on Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • Implement the Fishtank Learning curriculum while adapting instruction to meet student needs
    • Create a classroom culture that is inclusive, affirming, and rooted in high expectations
    • Support students in developing strong reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills
    • Collaborate with Microschool leadership to ensure alignment with program goals
    • Maintain clear communication with families in a warm, community-centered manner
    • Integrate texts that reflect diverse perspectives and voices, particularly those of BIPOC authors
    • Provide meaningful feedback on written work and guide students in developing communication and analytical skills
    • Assign weekly homework and help students stay accountable for independent work

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English

    Location

    On-site
    San Antonio, TX, USA

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