Kindergarten Teacher: Inspire Learning & Growth

Uplift Education; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift Education in Texas seeks an engaging educator to provide students with rigorous academic activities and growth opportunities. The role emphasizes clear goals, appropriate assessments, and alignment with the Uplift curriculum and IB components.

The candidate will contribute to a positive school culture, communicate with parents, and participate in professional development and grade-level meetings. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Texas certification or enrollment in a

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Previous teaching experience is a plus.
• Special skills/certifications: Must have valid Texas Teacher Certification or be enrolled in an Uplift designated certification course.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at school 15 minutes before carpool and is available for assigned duties or set-up (7:15 am).
• Stays at school until time designated by School Director/Managing Director or as business necessitates.
• Participates in school-wide and individual professional development, including the 2-3 week summer session.
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings.
• Performs necessary duties including but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, and after noon duties.
• Chaperones field lessons and field trips.
• Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Upholds the code of conduct and all school policies.
• Maintains and supports a positive professional school culture.
• Models behavior within the code of conduct.
• Supports and follows directives of campus administrators.
• Clerical, instructional, and behavioral support for scholars as needed.
• Enrolled in and complete all Texas Reading Academies Training.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Master's degree preferred

Texas Teacher Certification or enrolled in certification

HB 3 Reading Academies attendance

Job description

Uplift Education in Texas seeks an engaging educator to provide students with rigorous academic activities and growth opportunities. The role emphasizes clear goals, appropriate assessments, and alignment with the Uplift curriculum and IB components.

The candidate will contribute to a positive school culture, communicate with parents, and participate in professional development and grade-level meetings. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Texas certification or enrollment in a