Pre K-3 Assistant Teacher (RGC ISD)
Company: AVANCE Inc
Role summary
Pre K-3 Assistant Teacher (RGC ISD) is a role at AVANCE Inc in Rio Grande City, Texas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-11. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Pre K-3 Assistant Teacher (RGC ISD)
- Company
- AVANCE Inc
- Location
- Rio Grande City, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-11
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in young children's lives? AVANCE Inc is seeking a Pre K-3 Assistant Teacher for RGC ISD. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in early childhood education, with no degree required and room for growth.
Job description
Description
Job Overview
The PK-3 Head Start Assistant Teacher supports high-quality early learning by working in collaboration with AVANCE and ISD staff to promote positive child outcomes for children of all abilities. The Assistant Teacher helps implement the curriculum, foster a safe and nurturing classroom environment, and support children’s development across all domains. This role requires flexibility to adapt to classroom needs and a commitment to AVANCE's mission and standards.
Job Responsibilities
The Assistant Teacher will be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors aligned with AVANCE's expectations for instructional staff, including:
CLASS™ teacher-child interactions
Learning environment
Curriculum implementation
Child assessment
Meeting all children’s needs
Working with families
Professional growth and collaboration
Child Growth and Development
Support implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons using the ISD and AVANCE approved instructional materials.
Foster a collaborative relationship that ensures shared responsibility for classroom instruction and child outcomes.
Utilize small-group, whole-group, and individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Integrate language, literacy, math, and social-emotional learning throughout the daily routine.
Support on conducting ongoing observations and documentation.
Collaborate to analyze assessment data and adjust instruction to support individual learning goals.
Maintain accurate records and portfolios for each child in accordance with AVANCE and ISD requirements.
Develop respectful and trusting relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and family meetings.
Partner with families to support children's learning and development, promoting culturally responsive practices and family participation in the classroom.
Support teacher to establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
Promote social-emotional development and self-regulation using positive guidance strategies.
Ensure daily routines support predictable structure while remaining responsive to children's needs.
Follow and adhere to ISD district safety protocol and procedures.
Adhere to all Head Start Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and ISD district policies.
Participate in program monitoring, self-assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
Collaborate with the Accessibility & Mental Health Coordinator, Education Coordinator, ISD interventionists, and other support staff to implement individualized accommodations and strategies.
Support dual language learners by incorporating culturally and linguistically responsive instruction and materials.
Attend all required training, in-service days, and professional learning communities offered by AVANCE and the ISD.
Engage in reflective practice, professional goal setting, and continuous improvement aligned with CLASS, TPOT, curriculum fidelity, assessment data, and Head Start program goals.
Participate actively in co-teaching planning sessions and joint problem-solving with the co-teacher and ISD and AVANCE support staff.
Communication and Service Coordination
Support teacher on scheduling and completing two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year.
Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers.
Collaborate with family services staff to support families in PCEP and in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance.
Collaborate with ISD and AVANCE support staff.
Prepare or modify weekly lesson plan and classroom environment in collaboration with teacher.
Record Keeping and Reporting
Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc.
Follow health and hygiene practices including handwashing, sanitizing, and universal precautions.
Ensure active supervision and safety of children at all times.
Responsible for collaborating with the Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans. Post lesson plans for parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.
Ongoing Monitoring/Self-assessment
Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment.
Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the indoor and (as requested) outdoor environment.
Planning and Implementation
Support implementation of ISD’s/AVANCE’s chosen curriculums with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources.
Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-aloud, circle time, and other curriculum components.
Follow all guidance and expectations to support implementation of AVANCE’s Parent-Child Education Program.
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment
Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with the ISD, Head Start and childcare licensing requirements.
Follow all health and hygiene practices, including handwashing, sanitizing, and universal precautions.
Support the social and emotional development of children.
Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on building trust and rapport.
Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them.
Other Duties
Performs any and all other duties as assigned.
Model appropriate classroom practices.
Work with the Supervisor and Teacher to develop and support the individual development plan for assign