Teacher Pre K Academy

Teacher Pre K Academy

• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Child Care Licensing, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with campus requirements and program mission
• Plan collaboratively and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s)
• Employ the use of developmentally appropriate technologies in the teaching/learning process
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as requested
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the program
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Establish and maintain control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies and discipline regulations
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
• Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal
• Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school and early childhood program
• Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school and program improvement
• Assist in orienting new instructional staff
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Plan monthly parent engagement activities in collaboration with program staff
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Use acceptable communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal) to present information accurately and clearly
• Participate in the campus professional development program
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement
• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics
• Develop an annual professional development plan with specific instructional goals
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required
• Attend and participate in faculty and department meetings and serve on program and staff committees as required
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and pull hands overhead
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• Use of manual dexterity; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects; use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
• Capable of climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, and repetitive twisting
• Must be able to bend, reach overhead, and lift/move up to 25 pounds
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Normal classroom environment: some outdoor work required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Valid Texas Early Childhood Teaching Certificate
• Early childhood coursework equivalent to a major (36 hours)
• Bilingual or ESL certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire date

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and pull hands overhead
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• Use of manual dexterity; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects; use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
• Capable of climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, and repetitive twisting
• Must be able to bend, reach overhead, and lift/move up to 25 pounds
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Normal classroom environment: some outdoor work required