TEACHER-GENERALIST (KINDERGARTEN)

Harmony Public Schools · Fort Worth, TX · 1 mo ago

TrainingFull-time

About the Role

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential—preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self‑directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

Alignment to the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: At Harmony Public Schools, advancing student academic achievement is the foundation of every educator’s work. Through rigorous instruction and high expectations, teachers ensure students build the knowledge and skills needed for success. Beyond the classroom, interactions such as home visits, mentoring, and after‑hours events further reinforce this foundation while cultivating the competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: ambitious planning, passion, collaboration, critical thinking, and self‑direction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
Model and instill a love of learning.
Design and implement appropriate instruction of assigned content area(s) aligned with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet individual student needs.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
Conduct home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
Host and mentor student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
Attend and assist with after‑hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus‑hosted events.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s rules and disciplinary systems.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior‑management system while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies based on information.
Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
Take daily attendance.
Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, internal and external to the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, including district software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephone systems.
Ability to analyze data.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements