Head Start Classroom Teacher

Head Start Classroom Teacher

Position

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Director and Early Education Coordinator/Manager, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers head start curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides one-way instruction to Limited English Proficient 3-4 year old students.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current early childhood teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• TX State Certification as an Elementary Teacher:
  Core Subjects EC-6, Generalist EC-4 or EC-6, Elementary Comprehensive with PK-K endorsement.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience:
  
  Successful prior teaching experience in a Head Start or Pre-K is a plus.

Employment Dates:
August 3, 2026

Salary:
See BISD Compensation Plan

BISD pays $325.00 towards medical premium

BISD pays Telehealth premium for employee

BISD provides a $10,000 Life Insurance Premium for employee

Teacher Retention Allotment