Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten Pool 2026-2027

Houston ISD•Houston, TX

3d•$64,000 - $89,500

About The Position

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that reflects students’ individual needs, interests, abilities, and differences; creates a suitable classroom environment; guides students toward curriculum goals; assesses student progress; and maintains a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment. The position involves communicating with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members; maintaining required records and professional competence; participating in district staff development, meetings, and committees; and supporting district policies and instructional goals. The teacher may also plan and supervise assignments for aides and volunteers and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for the level and/or subject area of assignment.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms with internal and external management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the district.
Ability to focus the eyes, judge near and distant distances, reach with arms extended, and use hands to manipulate a keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and remain mobile.
Ability to travel throughout the district and city using private or public transportation.
If driving a personal or private vehicle, possession of a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare lessons that accommodate individual differences and prepare for assigned classes, providing written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals, set clear objectives for lessons and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and conduct.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Refer students for evaluation by district specialists when required.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Help administer policies and rules governing student conduct, establish reasonable classroom rules, and maintain classroom order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in district staff development.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.