Kindergarten Teacher: Inspire Growth and Learning

CROSS ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD CROSS ELEMENTARY in Katy, Texas invites applications for a Kindergarten Teacher. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements, ESL certification, and proven instructional skills.

You will develop engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with staff to meet district goals while upholding professional standards and ethics. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• ESL certification required for K-5 RLA or self contained special education or general education classroom assignments.
• ESL certification preferred for Math, Science, Social Studies teaching assignments.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Student teaching or approved internship.
• Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and to meet other student needs as required.
• Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and facilitate small and large group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with district curriculum program and show evidence of preparation using the district’s automated curriculum as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

Skills

Instruct students

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

ESL certification

Job description

Katy ISD CROSS ELEMENTARY in Katy, Texas invites applications for a Kindergarten Teacher. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements, ESL certification, and proven instructional skills.

You will develop engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with staff to meet district goals while upholding professional standards and ethics. Starting date is immediate.