TEACHER-GENERALIST (PRE-KINDERGARTEN)

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools seeks a dedicated teacher to plan and implement instructional programs that guide students toward academic growth. The role requires delivering standards-aligned lessons, maintaining discipline, and using data to tailor instruction for diverse learners.

The candidate should hold a Texas teaching certificate and relevant credentials, with experience or qualifications in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.
• Meets one of several additional qualifications per Texas Education Code (ECE credentials or related experience).
• Documented completion of TSR or TSR-related professional development may be required.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports Harmony Public Schools' mission, vision, and values.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lessons that engage students and align with standards.
• Uses diverse teaching practices to meet individual student needs.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates progress to students, parents, and staff.
• Participates in staff development and committees as assigned.

Skills

Age-appropriate instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

ECE/related credential or 15 ECE units

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB GOAL

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages studentsto develop and fulfill their academic potential.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Meets one of the following additional qualifications outlined in Texas Education Code:
  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another early childhood education credential approved by
    the Texas Education Agency
  • A certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through
    the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
  • At least eight years of experience teaching in a nationally-accredited child care program or a Texas Rising Star program
  • An associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE, Special Education-ECE or a non-ECE degree with 15 units of ECE-specific coursework
  • Documented completion of the Texas School Ready Training Program (TSR Comprehensive)
  • Be employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten professional development has been met:
    • Has completed 150 hours of professional development in ECE-specific topics over a consecutive five-year period; 75 of the 150 hours being in a mentoring/coaching relationship or;
    • Completes 30 hours of ECE-specific professional development annually with 15 of the 30 hours being in a mentoring/coaching relationship until 150 hours are documented

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and
  student needs
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic
  backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of
  community in the classroom.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and
  student needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
  to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
  calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.