HS Bilingual Teacher (2381)

Bakerripley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley seeks qualified teachers for its Houston, TX programs. The role involves planning, implementing, and supervising classroom activities for children, including those with disabilities, in collaboration with an integrated team.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas Teaching Certificate (or be in an approved alternative program) and a Bachelor's in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Bilingual in English/Spanish is required for certain locations. Equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or elementary education; related field acceptable with 18 hours of ECE coursework.
• Texas Teaching Certificate required or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program.
• Experience working with young children and/or teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the prescribed educational curriculum to advance children's development.
• Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and engaging activities.
• Plan and supervise Teaching Assistants and volunteers; communicate with parents.

Skills

Experience with young and school-aged,

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

18 hours of coursework in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 300 - Albury - Houston, TX 77096-5706

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent Experience

Travel Percentage: Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%)

Job Category: Education

Position Overview

Teachers 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with young and school-aged children and/or teaching experience highly desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required for certain locations/assignments.

Job Functions

• Work 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.

Qualifications

PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• 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.

BakerRipley 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.