Teacher, Kindergarten

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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 accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• ESL Certification required all Core Subjects EC-6 and ELAR 7-12

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking, repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting:
  Regular light lifting and carrying 15-45 pounds daily
• Environment:
  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise, may work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide travel
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Teacher Pay Grade

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185 Days/Exempt - Contract (average number of days)

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education