Teacher (5th Grade)

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.
• 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.

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.

Required Experience:

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