Kindergarten Co-Teacher: Small-Group & Core Instruction

IDEA Public Schools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health

Dental & Vision Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parenting Benefits

403(b) Plan

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten through Grade 2. You will facilitate small-group learning, provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, and collaborate closely with lead teachers to help all students achieve mastery.

This position emphasizes engagement, adaptability to diverse learners, and a commitment to creating a joyful classroom that fosters curiosity.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Skills

Early childhood

Small-group instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

48 college hours

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten through Grade 2. You will facilitate small-group learning, provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, and collaborate closely with lead teachers to help all students achieve mastery.

This position emphasizes engagement, adaptability to diverse learners, and a commitment to creating a joyful classroom that fosters curiosity.