Fourth Grade Teacher

The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12^th grade.  With over 30 years of strong history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in The Woodlands and North Houston area. 

The Woodlands Christian Academy is looking for a fourth grade teacher to join the vibrant community at TWCA, where innovation meets education. We are on the lookout for an inspiring and dedicated teacher to nurture the minds of tomorrow's innovators and who is passionate about Christian education. We are expanding our team of experienced, motivated and effective teaching professionals in the 2025/2026 school year. We strive in every way to create an inspiring and enriching atmosphere both for our students and our personnel. Every day, we encourage our Teachers to interact with their students on a personal level and to identify each student's learning patterns. We put strong emphasis on physical activity, interactive learning and the use of props and other educational tools and technology. 

Position Title:             Fourth Grade Teacher (2025/2026 school year)

Reports To:                   Head of Lower School

Status:                           Full-Time

Work Schedule:         M-F (7:30AM-4:00PM) and special events as scheduled

Position Purpose:

The Lower School teacher will implement a rigorous academic program that aligns with The Woodlands Christian Academy’s Christ-centered mission and will provide opportunities for maximum student development and growth through developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The teacher will design and implement a wide variety of instructional strategies that will accommodate various learning styles in accordance with the school curriculum and mission statement. The teacher under the direction of the Principal, is responsible for teaching assigned content, managing student behavior, supporting students’ emotional and academic needs, evaluating student learning profile and learning needs, and establishing class activities, lessons, routines, and procedures to provide the optimal learning of all students. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaches content and skills in assigned content area(s).
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a positive environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Develop well-planned lessons through a Biblical worldview including appropriate work within and outside of the classroom
• Integrate a Christ-centered faith walk and Biblical Truth and principles into lesson plans and all activities as you lead students in prayer and deepening their Christian faith
• Effectively use best teaching practices to adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Instruct using a balance of teaching methods that provide students with opportunities to explore, question, investigate, and think critically
• Integrate thoughtful use of technology to enhance classroom instruction
• Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding students' progress
• Observe and collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Communicates material to students in a confident and clear manner, responds to student questions, provides interactive lessons, and otherwise ensures students’ optimal learning.
• Appropriately manages classroom and students, providing proper supervision regarding student conduct and interaction.
• Communicates effectively with parents, including via report cards, conferences, and email; timely responds to any concerns raised by parents or others.
• Attends and participates in required faculty meetings.
• Attends and participates meaningfully in grade level field trips.
• Attends and participates meaningfully in occasional functions out of the normal workday, evening and weekend such as Beyond the Wall trips.
• Performs hall duty as assigned, watching for and addressing inappropriate student interactions and reporting any concerning behavior to Administration.
• Responds appropriately in the event of an emergency, ensuring that students are safe and following safety guidelines.
• Commit to and participate actively in professional development opportunities
• Demonstrate stewardship of TWCA’s resources and spaces
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to support the school community, including participation in admission activities
• Other responsibilities as assigned by administration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Three Year’s Successful teaching experience in field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Ability to independently supervise 15 or more students.
• Ability to handle emergency situations, fire drills, and communications as necessary or appropriate for the safety of the students and school.

Additional Qualifications:

• Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
• Commit to personal spiritual development. 
• Serve as a positive Christian role model to students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
• Be a responsible steward of TWCA’s resources and personally support TWCA’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The ideal candidate can:

• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work in standard office conditions and climate.
• Work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events, as needed.
• Perform in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Please navigate to www.twca.net/about/employment to complete an application.