Position Type:
Teaching Early Childhood/Pre Kinder
Date Posted:
4/7/2026
Location:
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy (SECA)
This posting is for the 2026-2027 School Year
Primary Purpose:
Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to Pre-Kindergarten 4 students to ensure their academic, social, emotional, and physical development in accordance with Sheldon ISD standards and the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
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Valid Texas teaching certificate with required early childhood or PK–3 certification
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ESL certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
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Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices
Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons based on the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
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Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that fosters independence and early learning.
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including English Learners and students with special needs.
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Implement strategies that promote language, literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, fine arts, physical development, and social-emotional growth.
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Use data to monitor student progress, drive instruction, and provide interventions when needed.
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Communicate regularly and effectively with parents through conferences, newsletters, and other means to support student learning and development.
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Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessment data, and anecdotal notes.
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Collaborate with campus staff, interventionists, and administrators to ensure student success.
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Participate actively in campus professional development, staff meetings, and grade-level planning.
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Adhere to Sheldon ISD policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
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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
- Starting Salary $66,000
- Works 187 Day Calendar
- Position cannot be performed remotely
Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 04/12/2026. 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 04/12/2026 will be reviewed in five-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire.
