TEACHER-GENERALIST (PRE-KINDERGARTEN)

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Meets one of the following additional qualifications outlined in Texas Education Code:
  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another early childhood education credential approved by the Texas Education Agency
  • A certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
  • At least eight years of experience teaching in a nationally-accredited child care program or a Texas Rising Star program
  • An associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE, Special Education-ECE or a non-ECE degree with 15 units of ECE-specific coursework
  • Documented completion of the Texas School Ready Training Program (TSR Comprehensive)
  • Be employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten Professional Development Has Been Met
• Has completed one of the following professional development requirements:
  • 150 hours of professional development in ECE-specific topics over a consecutive five-year period; 75 of the 150 hours being in a mentoring/coaching relationship
  • Completes 30 hours of ECE-specific professional development annually with 15 of the 30 hours being in a mentoring/coaching relationship until 150 hours are documented

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in alignment with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet individual student needs
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attends department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Ability to educate using age-appropriate language and teaching methods
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephones
• Ability to analyze data

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required
• Position is in a classroom setting and involves intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing
• Moderate travel is required