HS Bilingual Teacher (2470)

Bakerripley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley in Houston, TX is seeking a teacher to plan, implement, and supervise classroom activities for children, including those with disabilities. The role works with a dedicated team to meet Head Start and regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) and a valid Texas teaching certificate, with experience in diverse classrooms preferred. This is a full-time on-site role at 300 Albury, Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Highly qualified Texas Teaching Certificate as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and TEXes exam.
• Active teaching certification per Texas requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 based on observations of each child’s interests and functioning.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media aligned with assessments and capabilities of student groups.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding children’s progress and document communications.
• Plan and supervise Teaching Assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and timely submission of reports.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

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

Texas Teaching Certificate (valid)

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: 300 Albury - Houston, TX 77096-5706Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent ExperienceTravel Percentage: No Local Travel (0%)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 tandemwith an integrated team to support the goals of the program.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

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.

Working Environment

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

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.