The Grove Community School is seeking an experienced, relationship-focused educator to join our teaching team.
We are a growing Montessori-inspired school serving students from Toddler through Junior High. Our classrooms are built on strong relationships, high expectations, independence, and a genuine love of learning. We believe children thrive when they are known, challenged, and supported by adults who bring both warmth and consistency to the classroom.
This position will teach History and Science to our Upper Elementary (4th–6th grade) and Junior High (7th–8th grade) students while working closely with a collaborative team of educators.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with real classroom experience who can build strong relationships with students while maintaining a calm, engaging, and productive learning environment.
The ideal candidate is:
- An experienced educator with strong classroom leadership and management skills
- Confident, consistent, and able to set clear expectations while maintaining positive relationships with students
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable balancing structure with student independence
- Professional, emotionally mature, and solutions-oriented
- Comfortable collaborating with a team and receiving feedback
- Passionate about helping students become independent, responsible learners
- Committed to evidence-based instruction and helping students think critically about the world around them
- Comfortable teaching scientific and historical topics through the lens of current research, evidence, and scholarly consensus
- Interested in growing with our school long-term
A Note About Curriculum and Planning
This is not a position where daily lessons are handed to you in a binder and simply implemented.
While we provide standards, guidance, support, and collaboration, teachers at The Grove are expected to take ownership of their curriculum, lesson planning, and classroom experience. Successful candidates enjoy designing engaging lessons, adapting instruction based on student needs, and thinking creatively about how to bring learning to life.
The ideal candidate is comfortable:
- Developing lesson plans and units of study
- Creating engaging learning experiences rather than relying solely on pre-packaged curriculum
- Integrating projects, discussions, hands-on activities, and real-world connections into instruction
- Balancing academic rigor with student interest and curiosity
- Collaborating with colleagues while maintaining ownership of their classroom program
This position is best suited for educators who enjoy professional autonomy, creativity, and the opportunity to shape a meaningful educational experience for their students.
About The Grove
We are not a traditional school. We value curiosity, relationships, independence, and meaningful learning experiences. Students spend significant time outdoors, develop strong relationships with their teachers, and are encouraged to think for themselves.
The Grove is an inclusive community that welcomes students and families from a wide variety of backgrounds, beliefs, and family structures. We are seeking educators who are committed to treating every child with dignity and respect and who can create a classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and safe.
Responsibilities
- Teach History and Science to students in grades 4–8
- Foster independence, critical thinking, curiosity, and responsibility
- Create engaging lessons that challenge and inspire students
- Maintain a positive classroom culture with clear expectations
- Collaborate with colleagues to support students academically and socially
- Communicate professionally with families and coworkers
- Occasionally assist in other classrooms and school programs as needed
What You Should Know
- This is a long-term position. Most staff members are with us for many years.
- School hours are Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
- A small number of evening and weekend community events are required each year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Texas teaching certification preferred
- Previous classroom teaching experience strongly preferred
- Experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students preferred
- Comfortable teaching history and science using evidence-based, academically grounded approaches
- Comfortable teaching topics including biological evolution, climate science, and other subjects in accordance with current scientific understanding
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A growth mindset and appreciation for child-centered education
What We Offer
- A supportive, collaborative, and low-drama work environment
- Small class sizes and meaningful relationships with students and families
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for leadership and growth as our school expands
- A community that values both academic excellence and human connection
If you're looking for a school where relationships matter, teachers have a voice, students are encouraged to think independently, and learning is both meaningful and joyful, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
