Teacher- Generalist (Pre- Kindergarten)

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Austin is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join their team. The role involves designing and delivering engaging lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and fostering a love of learning among students. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with colleagues.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s).
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

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• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

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:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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