Kindergarten Teacher

Position Summary The Ehrhart School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Kindergarten Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and student success. The ideal candidate will create a structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where young learners develop strong academic foundations, positive behaviors, independence, and a love for learning. The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) while maintaining high expectations for student achievement, behavior, and classroom management. Primary Responsibilities Instruction and Student Achievement

• Plan and deliver engaging, TEKS-aligned lessons in reading, phonics, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Provide systematic, explicit phonics and foundational literacy instruction using research-based instructional practices.
• Implement differentiated instruction to meet the academic and developmental needs of all students.
• Utilize small-group instruction, learning centers, hands-on activities, and purposeful independent learning opportunities.
• Monitor student progress through assessments, observations, and student work.
• Use assessment data, including TX-KEA, TPRI, Renaissance, and other campus assessments, to guide instruction and identify learning gaps.
• Collaborate with intervention staff to provide targeted support for students requiring additional assistance.
• Maintain high academic expectations while celebrating individual student growth.

Classroom Management and Student Development

• Establish and consistently enforce clear classroom expectations, procedures, and routines.
• Maintain a safe, positive, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management through active monitoring, positive reinforcement, and consistent consequences.
• Teach and reinforce appropriate classroom behaviors, social skills, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Ensure students remain actively engaged in meaningful learning throughout the instructional day.
• Supervise students appropriately during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned duties.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student records, grades, assessment data, and required documentation.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom activities.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), staff meetings, professional development, and campus events.
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers, administrators, special education staff, and intervention personnel.
• Implement student accommodations and instructional supports as outlined in IEPs, Section 504 plans, and other applicable student plans.
• Meet campus deadlines and follow all school policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Actively participate in the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) process and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for Kindergarten, or eligibility for certification through an approved alternative certification program.
• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Understanding of early literacy development, phonemic awareness, phonics, and foundational mathematics.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respond positively to feedback and administrative guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Kindergarten or early childhood teaching experience.
• Experience implementing structured literacy and the Science of Reading.
• Knowledge of the Texas Prekindergarten–Kindergarten learning continuum.
• Experience using student assessment data to drive instruction and intervention.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including English learners and students receiving special education services.

Professional Expectations The Ehrhart School maintains high expectations for academic excellence, student behavior, safety, and professionalism. All teachers are expected to demonstrate strong instructional practices, effective classroom management, consistent communication, and a commitment to the success of every student. The successful candidate must be dependable, proactive, organized, and willing to work collaboratively to support the mission and goals of The Ehrhart School. Our Commitment At The Ehrhart School, we believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We are looking for a Kindergarten Teacher who will provide the structure, encouragement, patience, and high-quality instruction necessary to help our youngest Eagles grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Join our Ehrhart family and help our youngest Eagles soar! The Ehrhart School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to applicable school policies, certification requirements, and background screening.