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Teaching Early Childhood/Pre Kinder
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy (SECA)
Primary Purpose:
Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to Pre-Kindergarten 3 students to ensure their academic, social, emotional, and physical development in accordance with Sheldon ISD standards and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required early childhood or PK 3 certification
- ESL certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices
Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons based on the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
- Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters independence and early learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including English Learners and students with special needs.
- Implement strategies that promote language, literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, fine arts, physical development, and social-emotional growth.
- Use data to monitor student progress, drive instruction, and provide interventions when needed.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents through conferences, newsletters, and other means to support student learning and development.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessment data, and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborate with campus staff, interventionists, and administrators to ensure student success.
- Participate actively in campus professional development, staff meetings, and grade-level planning.
- Adhere to Sheldon ISD policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements: - Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting of instructional materials and classroom supplies.
- Ability to supervise students indoors and outdoors during instructional and non-instructional times.
*Salary commensurate with experience
*Works 187 Day Calendar
*Starting Salary is $66,000 for fully certified teachers
*Position cannot be performed remotely
Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 05/27/2026 After this date, applicants can continue to submit applications in case the district was unable to find a suitable candidate. If the district was unable to find a suitable candidate from the initial applications, applications submitted after 05/27/2026 will be reviewed in five-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire.
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Sheldon Independent School District