Bilingual Pre-K Teacher

Job Title: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job-Type: Full-time Contract

Days: 187

Reports to: Campus Principal

Job Goal: Candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to the educational, social, and physical development of students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students abilities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree required

Certification:

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or eligible to get one

Meet requirements of "Highly Qualified" as per No Child Left Behind

Bilingual - Spanish

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles
• Knowledge of subject matter and knowledge of state, local, and federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students
• Strong understanding of social and emotional needs development and learning
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom culture which supports the learning of all students
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media
• Ability to work with others as a team, organize, and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback

Performance Responsibilities:

Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using such methods as:

• Oral presentation
• Demonstration
• Discussion of homework assignments
• Answering questions
• Offering laboratory directions and games

Plan lessons including activities such as:

• Preparing learning objectives and goals
• Designing tests or exams
• Studying material
• Setting up labs and preparing exams

Facilitate learning in the classroom, e.g.:

• Maintain discipline
• Encourage participation
• Consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs

Evaluate student performance.

Maintain records and document student progress, e.g.:

• Record grades and absences
• Provide progress reports

Perform all duties pertaining to the area of expertise as required, e.g.:

• Early childhood language
• Music
• Physical education
• Vocational training
• Safety and career education

Maintain contact with parents in regard to student performance through activities such as:

• Parent-teacher conferences
• Progress reports
• Letters
• Special meetings

Maintain professional development through such activities as:

• Classes
• Conferences
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Professional journals

Provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers.

Perform various administrative activities, e.g.:

• Attend faculty and staff meetings
• Order equipment and supplies
• Copy materials
• Create bulletin boards
• Take attendance
• Obtain permission slips
• Coordinate department activities

Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment, e.g.:

• Copy materials
• Set up audio visual equipment
• Arrange lab materials

Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom, e.g.:

• During class
• In hallways
• Between classes
• During assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings, or events
• Fire drills or other group activities

Maintain confidentiality.

Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit its support in realizing the schools mission.

Physical Effort and Work Environment: Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning, e.g. standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling. Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required, e.g. books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 - 40 lbs. Special Education Teachers may also be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend large quantities of time on the floor, sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling. Field trips may be made. Candidate should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of children both inside and outside the classroom, which may include working hours in addition to the regular school day. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Personal Work Relationships: Candidate receives administrative supervision and is typically evaluated formally one time per year. It is expected that less experienced candidates will receive additional guidance on instructional matters, and those with more experience will serve as mentors providing suggestions, guidance, and assistance as appropriate or necessary. It is expected that some candidates will be more involved in planning and coordinating departmental activities. Supervisor may provide detailed instruction regarding changes in policies, procedures, or laws or in reference to unusual circumstances or problems. Candidate has significant contact with students, parents, and other school staff to provide instruction, offer guidance, exchange information, and develop social skills of students. Candidate may also maintain contacts within the community to enrich the content of materials and utilize additional instructional methodologies, e.g. take field trips invite guest speakers.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Actual salary is dependent on qualifications
• Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life
• Additional Information:
• This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
• Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, the Chief Academic Officer from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings, according to demands of the role and tasks.
• In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status, except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
• All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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