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Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
Primary Purpose: Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to Pre-Kindergarten 3 students to ensure their academic, social, emotional, and physical development in accordance with Sheldon ISD standards and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required early childhood or PK3 certification
- ESL certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons based on the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
- Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters independence and early learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including English Learners and students with special needs.
- Implement strategies that promote language, literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, fine arts, physical development, and social-emotional growth.
- Use data to monitor student progress, drive instruction, and provide interventions when needed.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents through conferences, newsletters, and other means to support student learning and development.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessment data, and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborate with campus staff, interventionists, and administrators to ensure student success.
- Participate actively in campus professional development, staff meetings, and grade-level planning.
- Adhere to Sheldon ISD policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting of instructional materials and classroom supplies. Ability to supervise students indoors and outdoors during instructional and non-instructional times.
*Salary commensurate with experience Works 187 Day Calendar *Position cannot be performed remotely