Elementary School Teacher Appleseed Academy Mesquite, TX Job Details Full-time $900 a week 16 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Educational technology integration Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Teaching Childhood developmental milestones Full Job Description We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative elementary teacher to join our team! We have an opening for a teacher in our 1st and 2nd grade combined classroom for the 2026-2027 School Year. Appleseed Academy is a small private Christian school, serving children from preschool through 5th grade. We focus on developing strong personal relationships with our students and their families. Our low student-to-teacher ratio allows us to focus on the individual needs of each student.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan a program that helps each student achieve learning objectives and curriculum goals; Prepare lesson materials and resources; Select and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to the students and learning activities; Utilize games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student development; Adapt standard teaching methods to meet different student needs and interests; Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning; Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system; Observe, evaluate and record children's social/emotional and academic progress; and Provide constructive feedback to parents, guardians and administration.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

Bachelor's degree; Texas teaching certification (EC-6) preferred, but not required; Two years of teaching experience preferred, but not required; Understanding and proficiency in relevant technology; Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques; and Knowledge of theories and practices of early child development.

Benefits:

Paid time off; Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Virtual Primary Care; Paid Professional Development; and Free private school/child care for up to two dependent children.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$900.00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Mesquite, TX 75150 (Required)

Work Location:

In person