Job Description
***School Year 2026 - 2027***
Position Type: 10-month
• 168 School Days
• 181 Teacher Days
• 13 Professional Development Days
• 9 Days Rest, Refocus, and Recharge (No Classes)
Compensation: $62,500.00 - $75,500.00
Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.(HGA) is a charter school located on 45 south and Woodridge Dr. about 7 minutes away from Downtown Houston. We currently serve about 2,000 scholars in grades PK-3 through 12th grade. Most of our students, if not all, are first generation. HGA has a very unique and highly effective school model with the essential components that fully supports and push academic rigor, equity and innovation:
• Dual Language Program - English and Spanish instruction is provided for scholars starting in Pre - K 3 existing in first grade.
• Mandatory Extended School Day for all Scholars (Pre - K - Grade 12) - At HGA instruction begins at 7:45 am and ends at 4:15 pm. On Fridays instruction begins at 7:45 am and ends at 2:30 pm.
• Standards Based Instruction - HGA follows the state developed curriculum (TEKS) and fully complies with all academic accountability requirements that include participation in STAAR.
• Data Tracking to Monitor Progress and Drive Instruction - It includes beginning of the year diagnostic assessments for all scholars, midyear benchmarks in December, IOWA (ITBS), STAAR, weekly assessments, PSAT, SAT and reading Running Records.
• Professional Development - In collaboration with our area's education service center (Region IV) teachers receive training based on areas of need.
• Ongoing Coaching Support from Our Instructional Leaders - Regular classroom visits from principals and superintendent allow teachers to receive feedback that targets precise praise, areas of improvement, and action steps.
• College Readiness - All scholars in grades 8th - 12th are required to take PSAT and SAT.
• Co-Teachers - Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be effective teachers.
• Strong Parental Commitment - Our Empowered Parent Coalition Program provides required parent sessions covering a wide variety of topics.
• Character Development - Strong emphasis is placed in modeling and teaching scholars HGA's core values: high expectations, grit and achievement.
Instructional Delivery and Assessment:
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
Academic and Cultural Support:
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Valid Texas Standard Teaching Certificate: EC-6th or EC-4th or Core 4th - 8th
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned.
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check. Employees are responsible for a non-refundable fingerprinting fee (approximately $50.00).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,500.00 - $75,500.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
• SBEC Texas Teacher Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person