Kindergarten Teacher

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Ghost Catholic School in Houston, Texas, seeks a Kindergarten Teacher to support certified staff in the classroom and assist with instructional goals. The role requires managing both face-to-face and online teaching, maintaining classroom records, and upholding Catholic school values.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, Texas teaching certification, and background check clearance, along with training in Safe Haven and Catechist certification or active pursuit of it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification is required.
• Criminal background check clearance is required.
• Safe Haven child abuse awareness training is required.
• Must embrace Catholic school philosophy and be values-driven.
• Current Catechist Certificate or working towards one.
• Ability to teach both in-person and remote online.
• Excellent communication with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum aligned with goals and objectives.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; translates plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and differentiates instruction as needed.
• Educates students on digital citizenship and school laws and procedures.
• Keeps accurate records of student achievement and attendance.
• Communicates effectively with parents and guardians.
• Coordinates with staff and attends faculty meetings and committees.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Dual teaching modes

Mature, responsible, energetic and-nur

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas State Teaching Certification

Current Catechist Certificate or working towards one

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Location:
  Holy Ghost Catholic School
• Date Available:
  Immediate Opening
• Closing Date:
  11/25/2026

Kindergarten Teacher

Holy Ghost Catholic School, Houston, Texas

Position Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Principal, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Be mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas State Teaching Certification
• Receive and pass a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in Safe Haven child abuse awareness.
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.
• Have a current Catechist Certificate or working towards one.
• Able to handle both face-to-face teaching and remote online teaching.
• Essential Functions
• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible digital citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Agrees to acquire professional knowledge in the area of Catholic Church teachings,
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbooks and establishes and maintains standard(s) of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
• Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Qualifications Profile:
  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, paid for time worked.