2026-2027 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher @ Kennedy

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher in Houston, Texas for the 2026-2027 school year. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas Teacher Certification, and proficiency in both English and Spanish to assist students in becoming bilingual and biliterate citizens.

The ideal candidate will implement sheltered instruction and maintain a warm, inclusive classroom environment. The starting salary is $67,100 per year with additional professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college required.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual is necessary.
• Knowledge of district’s bilingual and ESL programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve a diverse population of students by sheltering instruction daily.
• Plan and teach a program of study according to TEA and district guidelines.
• Create a supportive and inviting learning environment.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas

Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college

Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual

Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Job description

2026-2027 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher @ Kennedy

Job ID: 5793488

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,100 Per Year

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Primary Purpose

To assist students in becoming proficient in English and Spanish by planning and delivering sheltered lessons that access the four domains of language (ELPS) and academic content (TEKS) and skills that will contribute to their development as contributing bilingual and biliterate citizens within a diverse and multicultural society.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual
• Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)
• Bilingual required

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
• Knowledge of district’s bilingual and ESL programs

Experience

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education by sheltering instruction across contents on a daily basis.
• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula.
• Create an inviting, risk‑free, supportive and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students. Supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned working hours.
• Assess the on‑going accomplishments and needs of students; maintain appropriate records; provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Diagnose the learning needs of all students and seek the assistance of building and district leadership for appropriate intervention methods, techniques and strategies.
• Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per Admission, Review, Dismissal ARD and/or LPAC decisions with students receiving services under all federal and state guidelines.
• Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system for the classroom in alignment with building and district policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Maintain competence through professional development activities to meet campus, district and/or federal requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required