Head Start Bilingual Teacher

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is seeking a qualified elementary education teacher in Houston, TX to plan, implement, and supervise classroom activities for children including those with disabilities. The role collaborates with a team to meet program goals and ensure compliance with TEA, Head Start standards, and related regulations.

A Texas teaching certificate or active enrollment in an approved alternative certification is required, with a degree in ECE or related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or enrolled in an approved Alternative Certification Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field; or 18 hours in ECE with another degree.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and engagement.
• Plan and implement the prescribed educational curriculum through learning experiences.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and daily routines based on observation of children.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media aligned with assessment findings.
• Communicate with parents regarding children’s progress and document communications.
• Plan and supervise Teaching Assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and timely submission of reports.
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor degree in another discipline with 18 hours in early childhood education

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEWTeachers plan, implement, and supervise all classroom activities. This position works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. The position works in tandem with an integrated team to support the goals of the program.Expected Positive OutcomesExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ PreferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience working with young and school-aged children and/or teaching experience highly desirable.Bilingual English/Spanish required for certain locations/assignments.ProficiencyJOB FUNCTIONSBenchmark JobRemote Work EligibleEssential FunctionsWork with program management and specialist staff to ensure that the classroom environment and activities meet all applicable local, state and federal regulations including, but not limited to: program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Texas Education Agency, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and TDFPS (Child Care Licensing) regulations.Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, captures the interest of children, is engaging and developmentally appropriate.Plan and implement the prescribed educational curriculum through learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social and physical development of children.Develop and implement lesson plans and daily routines for children in accordance with each child's need, based on a method of observing and recording children’s interests and current levels of functioning.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, based on authentic, performance-based assessment and research that is consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Screens, observes and documents progress in program prescribed assessment system.Communicates regularly with parents regarding their children’s academic and developmental progress and documents the communications.Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Teaching Assistants and volunteers.Perform professional responsibilities in terms of regular attendance, maintenance of accurate records and timely submission of reports.Perform any other duties as may be required.Additional ResponsibilitiesRequired for All JobsPREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Highly qualified valid Texas Teaching Certificate as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and results of TEXes exam.Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred. Bachelor degree in another discipline is acceptable with 18 hours of coursework in early childhood education.Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredWork ExperienceLicenses and CertificationsLicenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certification DetailsTime FrameRequired/ PreferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightWorking EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.Working ConditionN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyBakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.