BAKERRIPLEY·Houston, Texas
The teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising classroom activities to support the intellectual, social, and physical development of children. They must also maintain accurate records, communicate progress to parents, and supervise teaching assistants and volunteers.
Experience working with young and school-aged children and/or teaching experience highly desirable. Bilingual English/Spanish required for certain locations/assignments. Job Functions Work with program management and specialist staff to ensure that the classroom environment and activities meet all applicable local, state and federal regulations including, but not limited to: program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Texas Education Agency, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and TDFPS (Child Care Licensing) regulations. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, captures the interest of children, is engaging and developmentally appropriate. Plan and implement the prescribed educational curriculum through learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social and physical development of children. Develop and implement lesson plans and daily routines for children in accordance with each child's need, based on a method of observing and recording children’s interests and current levels of functioning. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, based on authentic, performance-based assessment and research that is consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Screens, observes and documents progress in program prescribed assessment system. Communicates regularly with parents regarding their children’s academic and developmental progress and documents the communications. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Teaching Assistants and volunteers. Perform professional responsibilities in terms of regular attendance, maintenance of accurate records and timely submission of reports. Perform any other duties as may be required. QualificationsPREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Highly qualified valid Texas Teaching Certificate as required by teaching assignment or acceptance to approved Alternative Certification Program and results of TEXes exam. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred. Bachelor degree in another discipline is acceptable with 18 hours of coursework in early childhood education. BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Candidates must hold a valid Texas Teaching Certificate or be accepted into an approved Alternative Certification Program. A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field is preferred.
Market context
In Texas, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are often driven by steady demand for qualified educators who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive because employers look for a CDA for infants/toddlers or an early childhood-related associate or bachelor’s degree, plus a positive, energetic approach and clean background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credential matches the age group before applying.