Pre-K & CTE Pathway Educator

Spring Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,475 - 69,025; Full time

Job summary

Spring ISD Careers is seeking a Pre-K Teacher for the Early Learning Academy for the 2026-2027 school year in Houston, TX. The role focuses on providing a rich educational experience to 3- and 4-year-olds while supporting high school students pursuing an education pathway within the district.

The candidate will collaborate with CTE teachers, paraprofessionals, and the academy director to ensure high-quality instruction and safe, engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas EC–6 certification.
• Experience with Pre‑K classroom or childcare preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with high school education pathway and CTE teachers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Education pathway teachers and high school students.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities for 3–4 year olds.
• Maintain safe environment per Department standards.
• Foster open, positive relationships with families and parents.
• Maintain current certifications (CPE, AED, First Aid).
• Supervise children and support paraprofessionals in the classroom.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

High energy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

EC–6 certification (Texas)

Job description

Pre-K Teacher, Early Learning Academy (2026-2027 School Year)

Pre-K Teacher, Early Learning Academy (2026-2027 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5825127
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days per Year: 187

Min: $62,750

JOB TITLE:Pre-Kindergarten/High School CTE Support Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Pre-Kindergarten/High School CTE Support Teacher is responsible for providing a rich educational experience for the 3 or 4 year old children in the Early Learning Academy (ELA). The teacher will serve as a support to the CTE teachers working with high school students who have chosen either elementary or secondary education as their career pathway. The teacher will also work with the paraprofessionals and the director in The Early Learning Academy to ensure the children are receiving an exceptional education.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas certification EC – 6

Preferred:

• One year of teaching or applicable work experience in a Pre-K classroom or childcare
• Eight hours of pre-service training

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to work with high school students in the education pathway who assist and observe in the Pre-K classroom
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• High Energy Level
• Flexible and adapts easily to change
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for age group

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work cooperatively with the Education pathway teachers
• Maintain a safe environment based on Minimum Standards from the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
• Stimulate and encourage the growth of the child physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually
• Maintain open, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child’s parent
• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend to the personal needs of each child
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible and an appropriate example for both the children and the high school students
• Maintain current CPE, AED, and First Aid Certifications
• Assist the paraprofessionals in the classrooms to ensure safety of the children and provide developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
• Supervise children and maintain classroom ratio at all times
• Acquire 24 hours of annual trainings as dictated by licensing
• Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families and their cultures
• Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance and patience
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• - Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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