Early Childhood Co-Teacher: Small-Group Support

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Counseling

Dental and Vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten through Grade 2. You will collaborate with lead teachers, facilitate small-group learning, and provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports to help students thrive.

You will contribute to a joyful learning environment, monitor progress, and participate in school-wide activities and tutoring sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.
• Ability to work with young learners to support whole-group, small-group, and individual learning.
• Ability to adapt to diverse learner needs.
• Ability to provide clear directions, engage students, and respond to student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support Tier 1 core instruction under the direction of the lead teacher, ensuring access to grade-level learning.
• Actively facilitate small-group instruction and intervention groups based on student data and teacher planning.
• Monitor student learning and needs during instruction and provide feedback and support.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development

Skills

Early childhood development

Student engagement

Small-group instruction

Behavior support

Communication with families

Education

48 college hours or bachelor's degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten through Grade 2. You will collaborate with lead teachers, facilitate small-group learning, and provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports to help students thrive.

You will contribute to a joyful learning environment, monitor progress, and participate in school-wide activities and tutoring sessions as needed.