HS Bilingual Teacher (2411)

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is seeking an educator to plan, implement, and supervise classroom activities for children, including those with disabilities. The role collaborates with an integrated team to meet program goals and ensure compliance with Head Start and state standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas Teaching Certificate or is in an approved Alternative Certification Program, with a bachelor’s in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and relevant coursework.

Qualifications

• Experience with young and school-aged children or teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required for certain locations/assignments.
• Texas Teaching Certificate or Alternative Certification with TEXES exam required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure classroom environment and activities meet all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Create a learning environment conducive to development and engagement.
• Plan and implement curriculum to advance intellectual, social and physical development.
• Develop lesson plans and routines based on observation of children’s needs.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and assessments aligned to outcomes.
• Monitor and document progress using prescribed assessment system.
• Communicate regularly with parents about academic and developmental progress.
• Supervise Teaching Assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Experience with children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Texas Teaching Certificate or Alternative Certification

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood / Elementary Education + 18 hrs in ECE (alternative)

Job description

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.

Expected Positive Outcomes

Experience

Experience Details

Required/ Preferred

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.

Proficiency

JOB FUNCTIONS

Benchmark Job

Remote Work Eligible

Essential 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.

Additional Responsibilities

Required for All Jobs

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.

Education Level

Education Details

Work Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/ Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

A 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 Demand

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Weight

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.

Working Condition

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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, and 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.