Étoile Academy teachers are responsible for executing on the mission by ensuring that all students improve academically and demonstrate our core values. Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality, data-driven instruction and instructional support to all learners. They are responsible for collaborating with colleagues, including special education teachers, to ensure all students get the accommodations and modifications needed to master the standards. This is a full-time teaching position for LOTE French Electives (5th-8th).
Étoile Academy is seeking a passionate and dynamic French Teacher to lead engaging, student-centered instruction in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Languages Other Than English (LOTE). The TEKS for French outline specific knowledge and skills students should acquire, covering areas such as communication, culture, and connections to other disciplines. The ideal candidate will foster a love of language and culture while developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French.
This position may require travel between two campuses to teach grades 5-8 as part of our commitment to ensuring high-quality instruction for all students.
Additionally, Étoile Academy organizes an annual student trip to France, where selected students and staff have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language and culture. The French Teacher will have the unique opportunity to serve as a leader and chaperone for this trip, providing invaluable cultural experiences and fostering connections beyond the classroom.
Étoile Academy Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter network serving K–8 students across two campuses in southwest Houston, Texas. Étoile is built on the belief that every child can achieve academic excellence when given high expectations, structured routines, and strong support — regardless of background or zip code. The vast majority of Étoile's students are from historically underserved communities, and the school is deeply committed to closing opportunity gaps through rigorous, data-driven instruction and small class sizes that allow teachers to target each student's needs.
Beyond academics, Étoile emphasizes character development, helping students build the confidence, courage, and self-discipline they need to reach ambitious goals both in and outside the classroom. Staff at Étoile are known for being closely engaged with students and families, fostering a tight-knit school community where educators are true partners in each child's growth.
Joining Étoile means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to giving every student access to an excellent education and a bright future.