1st Grade Teacher - 10-Month Contract & Impact

LPU Batangas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LPU Batangas in Houston, TX seeks a dedicated educator to plan study programs and create an engaging classroom environment tailored to individual learners.

Responsibilities include delivering diverse instructional methods, maintaining records, and supporting district goals while communicating with students, parents, and staff. This 10-month contract emphasizes professional growth and student advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for the level and/or subject area of assignment.
• Excellent written and oral communication with all levels of management, internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Physical ability to focus vision, judge distances, reach, keyboard use, lift up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and be mobile.
• Willingness to travel throughout the district and city using private or public transportation; valid driver’s license and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan study programs tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepare lessons accommodating individual differences and show evidence of preparation when requested.
• Encourage students to maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives communicated to students.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to student needs and physical limitations.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through teaching and actions.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as needed.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking necessary precautions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policies.
• Assist administration in enforcing policies and rules governing student conduct and develop classroom behavior rules.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers; evaluate their performance with department heads.
• Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in district staff development.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Mobility/physical fitness

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teacher Certificate

Job description

LPU Batangas in Houston, TX seeks a dedicated educator to plan study programs and create an engaging classroom environment tailored to individual learners.

Responsibilities include delivering diverse instructional methods, maintaining records, and supporting district goals while communicating with students, parents, and staff. This 10-month contract emphasizes professional growth and student advancement.