Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Primary Purpose:

Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to Pre-Kindergarten 3 students to ensure their academic, social, emotional, and physical development in accordance with Sheldon ISD standards and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required early childhood or PK�3 certification
• ESL certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons based on the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
• Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters independence and early learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including English Learners and students with special needs.
• Implement strategies that promote language, literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, fine arts, physical development, and social-emotional growth.
• Use data to monitor student progress, drive instruction, and provide interventions when needed.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents through conferences, newsletters, and other means to support student learning and development.
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessment data, and anecdotal notes.
• Collaborate with campus staff, interventionists, and administrators to ensure student success.
• Participate actively in campus professional development, staff meetings, and grade-level planning.
• Adhere to Sheldon ISD policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting of instructional materials and classroom supplies.
• Ability to supervise students indoors and outdoors during instructional and non-instructional times.

*Salary commensurate with experience
*Works 187 Day Calendar

*Starting Salary is $67,200 for fully certified teachers
*Position cannot be performed remotely

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 06/14/2026 After this date, applicants can continue to submit applications in case the district was unable to find a suitable candidate. If the district was unable to find a suitable candidate from the initial applications, applications submitted after 06/14/2026 will be reviewed in five-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire.