Pre-K Bilingual Teacher

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Bilingual Elementary School Teacher to join our team. As a Bilingual Elementary School Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds and futures of young students. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to create engaging lesson plans, and a commitment to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Maintain open communication with parents.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment. Ceritification in Bilingual Education is required.
• Proven experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom management
• Strong knowledge of learning technologies and their integration into the classroom
• Experience with teaching students is a plus
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment

Other Requirements

• 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 adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile.
• Ability to travel throughout the district and city by means of private or public transportation. If driving personal (or private) vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77088 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77088: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $76,000