Pre-K Teacher (Rio Grande City ISD)

AVANCE • Rio Grande City, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associate/bachelor's degree in early childhood education – OR – Associate/bachelor's degree in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children OR – state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• At least 1 year of experience in leadership and management or completion of management training course
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Travel required for up to 10% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions.

Responsibilities

• 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 Program.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with the ISD, Head Start and childcare licensing requirements.
• Follow all health and hygiene practices, including handwashing, sanitizing, and universal precautions.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust.
• Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• AVANCE Core Competencies Execution & Accountability Problem Solving & Decision-Making Communication & Influence Collaboration & Teamwork Stakeholder Focus Adaptability & Continuous Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree