An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Kindergarten Teacher
A+ Charter Schools
A+ Charter Schools, Inc - Dallas, Texas This job is also posted in Texas Charter School Association
Job Details
Job ID:
5885933
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 14, 2026 2:11 AM (UTC)
Job Description
TITLE:
Classroom Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Teacher's Certificate
REPORTS TO
Campus Principal
DUTY DAYS
185 days
PAY GRADE
Teachers Salary Scale
FLSA:
Exempt
JOB GOAL
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to
their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Use the TEKS as the instructional objectives to plan teaching and to achieve TAKS objectives
Assists in administering the State Assessment Test and by signing the oaths ensures the integrity of the tests
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilitiesof the students
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of districtspecialists as required
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as require
Attends all in-service meetings by the district or campus
Performs other duties as directed by the Campus Principal
