Who We Are
Fort Worth STEAM Academy (FWSA) is launching a tuition-free public charter middle school in East Fort Worth, opening August 2026. Our mission is to prepare every student for success in high school, college, and career through a rigorous STEAM-focused education, a joyful culture of high expectations, and strong community partnerships. As a founding team member, you won't just take a job—you'll help build a safe, structured, joyful school where curiosity and excellence thrive.
Summary
Middle School Teachers deliver TEKS-aligned instruction, build a safe, structured, joyful classroom, and use data to drive learning—so every student grows. You plan engaging lessons, analyze instructional data, provide accommodations with fidelity (IEP / 504 / EB), and partner with families and colleagues to ensure students meet ambitious goals.
Reports to : Dean of Instruction
Directly Manages : None
Location : Fort Worth, TX (on-site)
Compensation : 61K
Schedule : Full-time, school calendar
Anticipated Start Date : July, 2026
Who We're Looking For : Values-Driven and Mission-Focused
This is a rare opportunity to help build a safe, structured, joyful public charter middle school where rigorous STEAM learning thrives. We're seeking teammates who live our values daily and turn them into student results.
- Achievement : Set bold, measurable goals, use data relentlessly, own outcomes, and prioritize high-impact work.
- Teamwork : Collaborate across roles, communicate directly with empathy, uphold high standards, and put the team above ego.
- Continuous Improvement : Seek feedback fast, find root causes, iterate on systems, and treat setbacks as learning data.
- Innovation : Spot problems early, test bold ideas quickly, share learnings, and scale what works to advance the mission.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Learning & Team Contribution
Engage in weekly coaching and bi-weekly professional development sessions; implement bite-size action steps and reflect on results.Collaborate in Professional Learning Communities to align pacing, assessments, and student work analysis; share resources and model lessons.Support campus duties (arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal) and take accurate attendance.Family Partnership & Communication
Communicate regularly with families about progress, behavior, attendance, and upcoming learning (in plain language).Respond to family messages within school-day norms; participate in conferences, data nights, and school events.Assessment, Data & Acceleration
Administer and analyze assessments; maintain an up-to-date gradebook.Plan targeted reteach, small groups, and accelerated instruction; progress monitor and adjust quickly.Ensure accommodations / designated supports are delivered with fidelity (IEP / 504 / EB) and reflected in lesson artifacts.Classroom Culture
Teach and reinforce clear routines, procedures, and norms; utilize our school-wide behavior system with fidelity.Contribute to a campus culture where students feel known, safe, and motivated to do their best.Instruction & Planning
Design / internalize daily lessons and unit plans aligned to TEKS , integrating literacy, writing, and STEAM practices.Differentiate for diverse learners (readiness, language, and IEP / 504 needs); embed academic discourse and practice.Maintain an orderly classroom that maximizes learning and eliminates distractions.Minimum & Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.Valid Texas teaching certificate (core content required for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies).Demonstrated success raising student achievement and maintaining a strong classroom culture.Skilled at using data (CFAs / interims) to plan instruction and intervention.Clear, compassionate communicator; organized; growth-minded; mission-aligned.Preferred Qualifications
ESL certification (strongly encouraged for core content teachers).For Special Education roles : valid Texas Special Education certification (required).Experience with co-teaching, inclusive practices, and accommodations; familiarity with T-TESS, PLCs, and interim assessment platforms.Certifications / Licensure
Required (Core Teachers) : Valid Texas teaching certificate in assigned content / grade.Required (Special Education Teachers) : Valid Texas Special Education certification.Encouraged : ESL certification.All Staff : DPS fingerprint clearance per Texas Education Code §22.0835.
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