Applicants must meet requirements to be considered.
Position: Elementary Teacher 2025-2026 Pool Location: South Campus
Salary is commensurate upon previous experience and valid certification.
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 students 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:
• Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements • Encouraging and monitoring social interactions between children • Instilling a sense of respect and discipline so that children work effectively in a classroom setting • Supervising children outside of class time such as during lunch, out on the playground, or on field trips • 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 childs life outside the classroom • Creating reports to inform parents about their childrens progress at school • 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 schools 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 • Model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility • 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 • Foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others
Required Experience:
• Required Bilingual in English primary and Spanish Secondary • Preferred Minimum of three years teaching experience in a Texas Public School • Preferred Experience teaching children in the pre-kindergarten and elementary age group
Required Education and Certification:
• Required Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university • Preferred Degree in Education with a focus on early childhood learning • Preferred Valid Texas Certification in your area of instruction