Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher—Ignite
$114,237,760–$114,237,760 year
On-siteMesquite, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate learning for PreK scholars through bilingual (English/Spanish) play-based, inquiry-driven lessons that support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction while administering formative assessments, correcting classwork, and providing targeted interventions for students with identified needs. Maintain a safe, joyful classroom environment aligned with Ignite's PBIS framework, manage a group of 20–25 students, and communicate progress to parents in both languages. Collaborate with Special Education and 504 staff to ensure accommodations are implemented with fidelity, participate in faculty meetings and training workshops, and assist with student recruiting, drop-off/pick-up, and special projects.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Texas State Teacher's Certification as an Elementary Generalist or Elementary Self-Contained Teacher
- Bachelor's degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TExES Exam in the applicable grade level or content area
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor's degree with an academic minor or major (minimum of 18 credit hours) in a core academic subject area to be taught
- Bachelor's degree and documented successful, relevant work experience in the content area to be taught, established by at least one year of employment requiring demonstrated knowledge or skill in the content area, supported by a professional letter of recommendation from the educator's employer or supervisor
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Bilingual educator certification preferred; additional $5,000 annual stipend available for verified bilingual certification
- Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate instructional practices for PreK scholars
- Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20–25 students
- Ability and patience to work interactively with young children and their families
- Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, the community, peers, campus administration, and network staff in both English and Spanish
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as developmental assessments and early literacy screening results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Computer literate; proficiency in classroom and grading technology
- Ability to travel as necessary (e.g., field trips, trainings)
- Being authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior early childhood or PreK classroom teaching experience
- Experience delivering bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction in a PreK or elementary setting
- Passion for young learners and a deep understanding of early childhood development
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