PK4 Teacher

Second Baptist School•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Second Baptist School is currently seeking a full-time PK4 teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Campus Location: SBS Woodway Reports To: Head of Lower School JOB SUMMARY. Second Baptist School seeks a PK4 teacher with early childhood experience. Teachers will plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate, Christ-centered program that nurtures each childs spiritual, social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. This role partners closely with families and colleagues to support a caring community, academic excellence and Christ-centered education. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED. To perform this job successfully, candidates must be willing and able to: Build a safe, joyful, orderly classroom grounded in biblical truth and age-appropriate routines Design play-based learning and centers that develop early literacy, number sense, fine/gross motor skills and language Differentiate instruction and support diverse learners within small-group rotations Observe, document and communicate student growth using developmental benchmarks Collaborate with instructional aides and specialists; maintain professional, timely parent communication Report to work on a regular and punctual basis and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships Perform other duties that support the goals of the lower school program CANDIDATE SUMMARY. We seek the following in qualified candidates: A bachelors degree (early childhood, child development or elementary education preferred) A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to students Three or more years of lead-teacher experience in PK3, PK4 and/or Bridge (strongly preferred) State teaching certification (EC6 or comparable) preferred Exceptional written and verbal communication; strong organization and classroom management Proficiency with instructional technology and a commitment to ongoing professional growth A responsible steward of school resources and a personal commitment to support the schools fundraising efforts as able CLASSROOM TEACHER JOB SUMMARY. Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following: Plan, prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and center-based activities that promote active learning Establish clear objectives for learning and communicate them to students and parents Manage daily routines (arrival, transitions, restroom breaks, snack, rest time) with care and consistency Model and reinforce positive behavior; maintain discipline in alignment with SBS policies Monitor and document student progress; adjust instruction based on observations and data Maintain accurate records, including attendance, assessment notes and parent communication Partner with families through regular updates, prompt replies and scheduled conferences Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional aides and specialists; participate in chapel and school events Prepare the classroom environment, materials and displays; safeguard student health and safety Assign and review age-appropriate practice; provide timely, constructive feedback Attend meetings and professional learning; contribute to schoolwide initiatives Ideal candidates should have at least three or more years of teaching experience and/or hold a teacher certification from a state agency or school accreditation agency. An advanced degree, independent school teaching, coaching and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are considered a plus.

Requirements

Build a safe, joyful, orderly classroom grounded in biblical truth and age-appropriate routines
Design play-based learning and centers that develop early literacy, number sense, fine/gross motor skills and language
Differentiate instruction and support diverse learners within small-group rotations
Observe, document and communicate student growth using developmental benchmarks
Collaborate with instructional aides and specialists; maintain professional, timely parent communication
Report to work on a regular and punctual basis and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships
Perform other duties that support the goals of the lower school program
A bachelors degree (early childhood, child development or elementary education preferred)
A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to students
Three or more years of lead-teacher experience in PK3, PK4 and/or Bridge (strongly preferred)
State teaching certification (EC6 or comparable) preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication; strong organization and classroom management
Proficiency with instructional technology and a commitment to ongoing professional growth
A responsible steward of school resources and a personal commitment to support the schools fundraising efforts as able

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, independent school teaching, coaching and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and center-based activities that promote active learning
Establish clear objectives for learning and communicate them to students and parents
Manage daily routines (arrival, transitions, restroom breaks, snack, rest time) with care and consistency
Model and reinforce positive behavior; maintain discipline in alignment with SBS policies
Monitor and document student progress; adjust instruction based on observations and data
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, assessment notes and parent communication
Partner with families through regular updates, prompt replies and scheduled conferences
Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional aides and specialists; participate in chapel and school events
Prepare the classroom environment, materials and displays; safeguard student health and safety
Assign and review age-appropriate practice; provide timely, constructive feedback
Attend meetings and professional learning; contribute to schoolwide initiatives