PreK Teacher

PreK Teacher – Dickinson Independent School District, Lobit Elementary School, Dickinson, Texas

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• One-year student teaching or approved internship

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district’s curriculum program requirements and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student needs.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of students’ learning styles and needs, and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with peers to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Support the mission of the school district.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.