Kindergarten Co-Teacher: Small-Group & Student Support

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/Behavioral Health

Dental and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten-Grade 2 and targeted interventions under the lead teacher. You will facilitate small-group learning, support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, and help create joyful, engaging classrooms where every student can thrive.

You will collaborate closely with lead teachers to ensure mastery and love of learning, while offering proactive feedback, tracking student progress, and

Qualifications

• Education: At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.
• Experience: 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
• Basic knowledge of early childhood development and instructional practices.

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 development

Small-group instruction

Behavior management

Instructional practices

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adapt to diverse learners

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 48 college hours

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Co-Teacher to support Tier 1 instruction for Prekindergarten-Grade 2 and targeted interventions under the lead teacher. You will facilitate small-group learning, support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, and help create joyful, engaging classrooms where every student can thrive.

You will collaborate closely with lead teachers to ensure mastery and love of learning, while offering proactive feedback, tracking student progress, and