Posted 2mo ago

Lower School Teacher - 4K / K

@ Hyde Park Schools
Austin, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:engage students, collaborate with colleagues, assess learning
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in education; at least one year of classroom teaching; Texas teacher certification including STR.
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Our Mission: The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.


A Teacher on Team Hyde Park…

  • Lives a life of biblical integrity on and off campus
  • Facilitates a positive learning environment that welcomes all students
  • Aligns classroom environment and instruction with school core values
  • Is dedicated, committed, flexible, and communicates effectively
  • Sets healthy boundaries to care for themselves and others
  • Builds trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
  • Desires to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

Job Description:

Hyde Park Schools seeks to hire 4K and Kindergarten Teachers for the 2026-27 school year, who is passionate about uniquely engaging their students, who connect strongly with them and their families, and who want to be part of a team that is continually seeking to strengthen and encourage each other. Teachers are expected to incorporate a biblical worldview in classroom instruction in order to encourage students to reach their God-given potential. 

Highly qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in education and a minimum of one full year classroom teaching experience. A Texas state issued teacher certification in the appropriate area or grade level, including Science of Teaching Reading (STR).

Salary is based on a scale and is commensurate with your experience. 


*NOTE: Please specify grade level and subject area/s of interest in the cover letter.

Requirements

  • Primary responsibility for homeroom class of 10-12 4K or kindergarten students
  • Engage students in their learning through expressive language, visual demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities using best practice techniques and the integration of technology
  • Collaborate with colleagues on horizontal and vertical curriculum planning and cross-curricular learning opportunities
  • Encourage and support student participation in class discussions, group projects, and individual assignments
  • Incorporate differentiated instruction into classroom learning opportunities with a focus on each child’s unique learning style and development
  • Assess student learning through the use of both informal and formal formative and summative assessments
  • Maintain a physical classroom environment which is visually engaging, well-organized, encourages learning, and is free from distractions
  • Guide students in their social emotional development with a focus on developing self-management, making good choices, and setting well-defined classroom and schoolwide expectations
  • Foster healthy parent communication through email correspondence and phone calls, classroom newsletters or webpage, and parent/teacher conferences
  • Build strong working relationships with colleagues and administrators which include both constructive feedback  and mentoring of others
  • Attend weekly chapel service with students
  • Attend faculty meetings after school 2-3 times a month
  • Attend training in Responsive Classroom practices and begin each day with a morning meeting
  • Additional duty responsibilities will be assigned