K-2 ELAR/ESL Small-Group Teacher

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Houston (Harmony School of Technology - Houston) seeks an educator to support ELAR/ESL learners in a small-group setting. The role involves planning targeted lessons, monitoring progress, and adjusting instruction based on assessments.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with Texas teaching credentials or be pursuing ESL/Bilingual certification. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential to collaborate with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher certificate appropriate for level and subject area (preferred).
• ESL/Bilingual certification (preferred).
• Minimum two years of experience supporting K-2 ELAR/ESL classrooms (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Understand and support Harmony Public Schools’ mission and values.
• Create a small-group environment with research-based practices to meet student needs.
• Plan small group lessons addressing individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide focused second language instruction and progress reports for Emergent bilingual students.
• Develop scaffolds based on text complexity and formative assessment data.
• Collaborate with ELAR teacher to adjust instruction based on data.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with policy and regulations.
• Communicate with students, parents, and community; participate in staff development.

Skills

Reading curriculum knowledge

Effective communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas Teacher certificate

ESL/Bilingual certification (preferred)

Job description

Harmony Public Schools in Houston (Harmony School of Technology - Houston) seeks an educator to support ELAR/ESL learners in a small-group setting. The role involves planning targeted lessons, monitoring progress, and adjusting instruction based on assessments.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with Texas teaching credentials or be pursuing ESL/Bilingual certification. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential to collaborate with staff and families.