TEACHER-GENERALIST (PRE-KINDERGARTEN)

JOB GOAL: Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Position 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 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 or;

• 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

Duties And 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 with the 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 in order to meet the individual needs of students.

• 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
  
  

student needs

• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to educate with 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 including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
  
  

calculator, copy machine and telephone.

• Ability to analyze data.
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

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