Impactful Early Childhood Co-Teacher (Special Ed)

IDEA Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parenting benefits

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance (may apply)

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten-Grade 2 under the lead teacher. You will facilitate small-group learning, provide academic and social-emotional support, and help create joyful, engaging learning environments to help every student master skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with lead teachers, data-driven intervention, and active participation in school-wide initiatives to promote a love of learning among diverse

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 all students can access 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

Small-group instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

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-Grade 2 under the lead teacher. You will facilitate small-group learning, provide academic and social-emotional support, and help create joyful, engaging learning environments to help every student master skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with lead teachers, data-driven intervention, and active participation in school-wide initiatives to promote a love of learning among diverse