TEACHER-GENERALIST (PRE-KINDERGARTEN)

Harmony Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic early childhood educator for Harmony School of Innovation - San Antonio (PK-10). The role focuses on planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction, using diverse strategies to meet student needs and supporting families with ongoing communication.

The qualified candidate will hold a Texas teaching certificate, possess ECE credentials as applicable, and demonstrate commitment to professional development and collaboration within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Texas teaching certificate are required.
• Additional Texas Education Code qualifications may be accepted (CDA, Montessori credentials, or equivalent).
• Significant ECE experience (8+ years) or related degrees with ECE coursework are favorable.
• Completion of TSR Comprehensive or ongoing ECE professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program aligned with school standards and student needs.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons with differentiated approaches.
• Utilize technology to support instruction and student engagement.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff to support student growth.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development and committees.

Skills

Plan instruction

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Technology-enabled teaching

Assessment & reporting

Classroom management

Parent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

CDA or TEA-approved ECE credential

Montessori or Montessori-related credential

8+ years in nationally-accredited child care or Texas Rising Star

ECE-related degree or 15 ECE credits

TSR Comprehensive program completion

150 hours ECE PD in five years with mentoring/coaching

30 hours ECE PD annually with mentoring/coaching

Job description

Harmony School of Innovation - San Antonio (PK-10)

City

San Antonio

Posted

2026-08-04

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:

• o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• o Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• o Meets one of the following additional qualifications outlined in Texas Education Code:
• o A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another early childhood education credential approved by the Texas Education Agency
• o A certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
• o At least eight years of experience teaching in a nationally-accredited child care program or a Texas Rising Star program
• o An associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE, Special Education-ECE or a non-ECE degree with 15 units of ECE-specific coursework
• o Documented completion of the Texas School Ready Training Program (TSR Comprehensive)
• o 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:

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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