Bilingual PK-3 Teacher: English/Spanish

HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Houston, Texas seeks a PK-3 bilingual teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on developing bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, using sheltered instruction aligned with TEKS and ELPS.

Candidates should hold a bilingual Texas teaching certificate and TEA-aligned credentials. Responsibilities include planning and delivering sheltered lessons, maintaining records, collaborating with staff, and supporting district bilingual/ESL programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual.
• Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3).
• Ability to implement sheltered instruction across all content areas.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Shelter instruction across contents on a daily basis.
• Plan and teach a program of study per TEA/state mandates.
• Create a welcoming, safe, supportive learning environment.
• Assess student progress and provide regular feedback per guidelines.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and administrators on a regular basis.

Skills

Sheltered instruction across content

Bilingual communication English/Spani​

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teacher Certification including bilingual

Texas Reading Academy Certificate (Grades K-3)

Job description

HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Houston, Texas seeks a PK-3 bilingual teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on developing bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, using sheltered instruction aligned with TEKS and ELPS.

Candidates should hold a bilingual Texas teaching certificate and TEA-aligned credentials. Responsibilities include planning and delivering sheltered lessons, maintaining records, collaborating with staff, and supporting district bilingual/ESL programs.