NES BIL Kindergarten Teacher

$66,000 - $66,000/Yr

Houston Independent School District - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

As a teacher at a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students and contribute to shaping a better future. This role is focused on student growth and achievement, with your primary objective being to facilitate a dynamic and engaging learning environment that maximizes student potential. You will employ innovative teaching methods, personalized instruction, and data-driven assessments to promote academic progress and foster a love of learning. Your dedication to continuous improvement, strong instructional skills, and ability to connect with diverse learners will contribute to significant student growth and achievement. In this position, you will be responsible for planning a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. You will create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Preparing lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences is essential, as is showing written evidence of preparation upon request of your immediate supervisor. Encouraging students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior is also a key aspect of your role. You will guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicating these objectives to the students. Employing a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the students is crucial. Regular assessment of student accomplishments and providing progress reports as required will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records as required by law and district policy, assist in implementing policies governing student life, and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the students.
• Strive to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Take necessary precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintain order in the classroom.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, and evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through participation in district staff development and attending staff meetings.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile.
• Ability to travel throughout the district and city by means of private or public transportation.