Pre K Teacher-Rio Grande Grulla ISD

Job Overview

The Pre‑K 3 Teacher works in collaboration with the ISD teacher and AVANCE’s support staff to provide a high‑quality, developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the growth and success of all children to ensure school readiness.

• Co‑plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using the ISD and AVANCE approved instructional materials.
• Foster a collaborative co‑teaching relationship that ensures shared responsibility for classroom instruction and child outcomes.
• Utilize small‑group, whole‑group, and individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Integrate language, literacy, math, and social‑emotional learning throughout the daily routine.
• Conduct ongoing observations and documentation.
• Collaborate with the co‑teacher to analyze assessment data and adjust instruction to support individual learning goals.
• Maintain accurate records and portfolios for each child in accordance with AVANCE and ISD requirements.
• Develop respectful and trusting relationships with families through regular communication, parent‑teacher conferences, home visits, and family meetings.
• Partner with families to support children's learning and development, promoting culturally responsive practices and family participation in the classroom.
• Establish and maintain a well‑organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Promote social‑emotional development and self‑regulation using positive guidance strategies.
• Ensure daily routines support predictable structure while remaining responsive to children's needs.
• Follow and adhere to ISD district safety protocol and procedures.
• Adhere to all Head Start Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and ISD district policies.
• Participate in program monitoring, self‑assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
• Collaborate with the Accessibility & Mental Health Coordinator, Education Coordinator, ISD interventionists, and other support staff to implement individualized accommodations and strategies.
• Support dual language learners by incorporating culturally and linguistically responsive instruction and materials.
• Attend all required training, in‑service days, and professional learning communities offered by AVANCE and the ISD.
• Engage in reflective practice, professional goal setting, and continuous improvement aligned with CLASS, TPOT, curriculum fidelity, assessment data, and Head Start program goals.
• Participate actively in co‑teaching planning sessions and joint problem‑solving with the co‑teacher and ISD and AVANCE support staff.

• Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent‑teacher conferences each year.
• Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers.
• Collaborate with family services staff to support families in PCEP and in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance.
• Collaborate with ISD co‑teacher and other ISD and AVANCE support staff.
• Share pertinent information with family services, disabilities/mental health or health/nutrition staff, as needed, to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate.

• Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc.

• Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self‑assessment.
• Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the indoor and (as requested) outdoor environment.

• Implement ISD’s/AVANCE’s chosen curriculums with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small‑group activities, read‑aloud, circle time, and other curriculum components.
• Follow all guidance and expectations to support implementation of AVANCE’s Parent‑Child Education…