2026-2027 One Way Dual Language -PK-3 Teacher @ Jefferson Early Learning Center

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,850 - 73,150; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a dedicated Dual Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Jefferson Early Learning Center in Houston, Texas. This role involves planning and delivering lessons that promote proficiency in both English and Spanish for young learners.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, Texas Teacher Certification, and the ability to foster a bilingual learning environment. The position offers a starting salary of $66,500.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual.
• Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in becoming proficient in English and Spanish.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with parents and students.
• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with district curricula.

Skills

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

Knowledge of district's bilingual and ESL programs

Bilingual required

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual

Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Overview

2026-2027 One Way Dual Language -PK-3 Teacher @ Jefferson Early Learning Center

Job Details

• Job ID: 5769509
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $66,500 Salaried
• Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood; Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Title

2026-2027 One Way Dual Language -PK-3 Teacher @ Jefferson Early Learning Center

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

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual
  • Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)
• Special Knowledge/Skills/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
  • Bilingual required
• Experience:
  • None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management

• Establish and maintains a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Support students’ development of self-care skills appropriate for their age including toilet training, diaper changing and toothbrushing.
• 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 ARD and LPAC decisions with students receiving services under 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.
• Support students’ development of self-care skills appropriate for their age including toilet training, diaper changing and toothbrushing.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job 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).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching overhead
• Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The content above describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.