Description

For over 25 years, we have grown and evolved into a powerful network of schools, a network dedicated to increasing the capacity for human greatness in our students, in partnering organizations, and in communities. BRAINATION is at the forefront of innovative facilitating and learning methods. We have redefined traditional approaches to education and are becoming a leader in world-class learning—helping students become expert learners and leaders, encouraging students to lead principle-centered lives, and inspiring students to belong, find joy, and be great.

Anne Frank Inspire Academy - NW Military is a free public K-12 charter school located in north central San Antonio. Our innovative inquiry learning model inspires students to pursue their interests and be curious about the world around them. 

We are looking for student-centered Teachers to lead in the spirit of our mission to increase the capacity for learning by inspiring every student to belong, find joy, and be great. Our learning environment engages students in the construction of understanding through asking questions, exploring, researching, and reflecting. We focus on strong academics but also teach tolerance, value diversity, support justice, and strive daily to fulfill our mission.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate the guided-inquiry model of Sherman Inspire Academy.
• Encourage students to problem solve, take risks, and collaborate through student-led learning plans.
• Incorporate facilitator and student mobility and integration of technology into everyday learning, utilizing the modern learning environment which includes incorporating multiple internal and external learning spaces into daily instructional plans.
• Provide an environment conducive to student collaboration and independent learning.
• Utilize multiple instructional technologies to support blended learning.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency and District policies.
• Attend and participate in ARD Committee meetings.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong instructional technology skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must have satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting check before starting employment. Non-refundable fee paid by the employee.

Summary

• Per HB 2, experienced classroom teachers with at least 3 years of experience are eligible for an increase through the Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) of at least $4,000.
• We are a Teacher Retirement System (TRS) employer.