Overview
Kindergarten / Lower Elementary Lead Teacher Jobs in Plano, TX at Acquire4Hire
Title: Kindergarten / Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
Company: Acquire4Hire
Location: Plano, TX
About This Role
About This Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Kindergarten / Lower Elementary Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is dedicated to creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where young children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
If you enjoy fostering curiosity, building strong relationships with families, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with program standards and best practices.
- Foster children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development through hands-on learning experiences.
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports each child's individual growth.
- Observe, assess, and document student progress while maintaining accurate records.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding children's development and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership to support student success.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom.
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school events.
Requirements
Qualified candidates must have:
- At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience in an early childhood or elementary setting.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and understandably in spoken English for classroom instruction, early literacy development, and parent communication.
- One of the following qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education (ECE), or a non-ECE degree with 15 semester hours of ECE-specific coursework; OR
- 8+ years of experience teaching in a Texas Rising Star (TRS) or nationally accredited early childhood program; OR
- 2+ years of teaching experience in a TRS or nationally accredited program and one of the following:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or another TEA-approved early childhood credential
- Certification from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues.
- CPR and First Aid certification
Nice To Haves
Additional qualifications that would be an asset include:
- Texas Teacher Certification
- Montessori Certificate or in progress
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/Chinese) abilities
Benefits
Benefits incldue:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Child Care Discount
- 401k Plan
- Childcare Discount
- PTO
- Paid holidays
About Us
Discovery Montessori Academy is a trilingual Montessori school located with locations in Plano and Allen, Texas. We serve students from 6 weeks to 12 years old with a Montessori preschool and Kindergarten and an After School program for grades K-5.
