French Teacher

LOTE (French) Teacher

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.

• Develop and implement engaging, standards‑based French lessons aligned with TEKS and best practices in language acquisition.
• Focus on communication skills, cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary connections as outlined in the TEKS for French.
• Utilize differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including Emergent Bilingual learners (EB) and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and cultural appreciation.
• Incorporate technology and interactive resources to enhance language instruction.
• Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback and interventions as needed.
• Implement state learning standards and Etioile Academy Charter School approved high‑quality curriculum and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations for all.
• Submit weekly lesson plans in advance as determined by school leaders for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update the gradebook weekly.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.

• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations aligned with Étoile Academy’s core values of Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work (REACH).
• Establish strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
• Implement positive classroom management strategies that foster a safe and structured space for learning.
• Contribute to school‑wide initiatives, such as advisory/intervention programs, extracurricular activities, or community events.
• Learn, master, internalize, and effectively deliver grade‑level curriculum, core content objectives, and instructional materials while maintaining appropriate rigor and utilizing selected texts.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and family on a weekly basis.
• Implement our clear and consistent behavior management system and build a strong sense of community in the classroom.

• Participate in weekly professional development, instructional coaching, and data‑driven planning meetings.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, instructional leaders, and support staff to enhance curriculum and student outcomes.
• Engage in continuous learning and improvement through research‑based best practices…