Teacher-Generalist; Pre-Kindergarten

JOB GOAL:
Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• 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 Early Childhood Education, 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)
• Employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten curriculum, instructional materials, and staff development requirements

• Has completed 150 hours of professional development in ECE‑specific topics over a consecutive five‑year period, with at least 75 of those hours in a mentoring or coaching relationship
• Completes 30 hours of ECE‑specific professional development annually, with 15 of those hours in a mentoring or coaching relationship until the total of 150 hours is documented

• Understand and support the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Model and instill a love of learning
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in accordance with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet the individual needs of students
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with school rules and disciplinary systems
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  
  Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to educate with age‑appropriate language and teaching methods
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Effective communication in written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the district
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficiency in using computer software, databases used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone
• Ability to analyze data

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