Job Description
APPLICANTS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.
Location: South Campus
Salary is commensurate upon previous experience and valid certification.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience in a Texas Public School.
• Experience teaching elementary age students and curriculum.
• Able to teach in English and Spanish.
OBJECTIVE
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines. The Elementary Teacher should be able to manage a classroom environment, communicate and teach on one or more subjects clearly and effectively and follow school procedures. This position is responsible for monitoring each student’s progress and providing extra mentorship to those who need it. The Teacher should also enforce school rules and encourage good student behavior in and out of the classroom.
Teaching children about core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors. Using creative, hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling. Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements. Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
Patience, compassion, and energy are all vital qualities of a successful Pre-K Teacher. You should be capable of inspiring, encouraging, and developing young children, each of whom will have different abilities, challenges, and personalities. To plan and execute lessons which are memorable, innovative and achieve the desired learning outcomes, the teacher should have a creative mindset and good administrative skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Internalizing and teaching curriculum aligned to grade-level TEKS.
• Encouraging and monitoring academic interactions between children.
• Implementing classroom management structures and routines so that children work effectively in a classroom setting.
• Supervising children outside of class time, such as during lunch, out on the playground, on field trips, morning arrival, and afternoon dismissal.
• Making sure that the classroom is clean, safe, and well-organized.
• Setting up the materials and workspaces required for class activities.
• Communicating with parents to learn more about each child’s life outside the classroom.
• Creating reports to inform parents about their children’s progress at school.
• Submitting lesson plans weekly as required by the curriculum.
• Participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within and outside of instructional hours.
• Teaching Afterschool and Saturday School intervention lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
PROFESSIONALISM:
• To be punctual and be available in the school during official working hours.
• To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures of the school.
• To take precautions to protect student records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• To participate responsibly in the school’s improvement initiatives.
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Proven experience as a teacher.
• Positive Attitude.
• Team player in meeting targeted goals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and committed.
• Creative and energetic in creating and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.
• To demonstrate the ability to perform teaching or other responsibilities, including good work habits, reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments.
• To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening, and resolving discipline problems.
• To model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility.
• To model and promote empathy, compassion, patience, and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural, and learning diversity of students.
• Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children.
• To foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others.
I understand these essential duties describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and can perform all the stated requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
• Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person