KinderCare Education
Houston, TexasElementary School Teacher - K-12 Education
About the role
KinderCare is seeking a dedicated Teacher for KIPP Shine Prep to inspire and support young learners in a dynamic elementary school environment. In this role, you will design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build academic skills and foster curiosity, confidence, and social-emotional growth. You will maintain a safe, inclusive classroom, use data to guide instruction, and collaborate closely with families and colleagues. KinderCare's culture emphasizes diversity, professional growth, and teamwork, offering meaningful impact on children's lives and opportunities for career development.
Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons for elementary students
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Assess student progress and differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs
• Communicate regularly with families about student growth and classroom activities
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, behavior support, and school initiatives
• Implement classroom management strategies that support positive behavior
• Integrate social-emotional learning into daily instruction
• Participate in professional development and school events
Required Skills
• Lesson planning
• Classroom management
• Child development knowledge
• Student assessment and progress monitoring
• Differentiated instruction
• Curriculum implementation
• Parent and family communication
• Behavior management strategies
• Instructional technology for classrooms
• Social-emotional learning integration