We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our high-energy team! The Mother’s Day Out (MDO) 1st & 2nd grade teacher will work under the direction of the MDO coordinator to provide children transitioning from kindergarten with the skills and knowledge needed to advance to later grades. The teacher will work directly with up to 10 first- and second-grade students by providing structured lessons, evaluating individual student progress, grading assignments, and fostering an environment of positive social development.

Hours

This part-time position will be scheduled for approximately 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday (MDO class days) from 9:00 to 3:30, with additional prep time during the week. The MDO schedule is aligned with the MISD school year schedule and is not offered during winter break or during the summer months.

Highlighted Job Responsibilities

Working across grade levels, recognize individual students’ needs and accommodate students who learn at different paces, using different styles and methods, within the same classroom or group.

Use various assessment methods to evaluate student progress; provide mentorship and support to students.

Apply effective classroom management strategies, including setting clear expectations, modeling desired behaviors, and involving students in creating classroom rules.

Honor, serve, and show respect to our families, their children, and members of the childcare team.

Must demonstrate genuine love for children and a desire to nurture their spiritual growth.

Attend MDO staff/training meetings as required.

Maintain required health/safety training credentials.

Must attend one regular church service a week at a church of your choosing.

Qualifications

Profess Jesus Christ as Savior and lead by His example in word and deed with biblical teaching.

Must possess a current Texas Educator’s Certificate.

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a teacher is required; 10 years of experience is preferred.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in elementary education is strongly preferred.

Experience developing primary-level curriculum is required.

Have current CPR and first aid training, and/or be willing to get certified at the time of hire.

Must pass a drug test and background check administered by the church.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

You must have the ability to bend, stoop, and run repeatedly, as well as lift and carry children weighing up to 50 pounds.

Interested?

Complete an application today and let us know why you would be a great fit for our Mother’s Day Out program!