Elementary Teacher Jobs in Texas

An Elementary Teacher plays a significant role in the elementary education sector by providing basic education to children typically aged between 5 and 12 years. They create lesson plans, teach students in various subjects such as Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and more. Elementary Teachers are responsible for assessing students' abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, tracking their progress, and nurturing their academic and social development. They often coordinate with parents, school administration, and other teachers to ensure a supportive learning environment for the students.

For this role, a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is required, and most states require Elementary Teachers to also hold a state-issued certification or license. Key skills required include patience, creativity, adaptability, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with different teaching strategies and methods as well as a solid understanding of child psychological development are also crucial. Prior to becoming an Elementary Teacher, one might assume roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, Substitute Teacher, or even a Tutor, providing a foundation of experience in educational settings.

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2nd Grade Math/Sci/Soc. Stud. Teacher - Elementary School South

  • Mont Belvieu, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mont Belvieu, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth....

5th Grade Teacher (25-26)

  • Justin, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Justin, TX
  • 4 hours ago

plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required....

25-26 Elementary Teacher - SE Resource/Inclusion

  • Victoria, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Victoria, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Contract Days: 187 Pay grade: Teacher Pay Scale Primary Purpose: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for...

Elementary Teacher-Potential Opening

  • Hondo, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hondo, TX
  • 4 hours ago

plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required....

Teacher - 4th Grade (25-26)

  • Waller, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Waller, TX
  • 4 hours ago

plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required....

2025-2026 Teacher, 5th Grade ELAR

  • La Porte, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • La Porte, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Position: Teacher, 5th Grade ELAR Location: Rizzuto Elementary Job Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate in subject area assigned...

2nd Grade Teacher 2025-2026

  • Luling, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Luling, TX
  • 4 hours ago

plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required....

Elementary Teacher-Music

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Position Type: Elementary Teacher/ Elementary Music Teacher Date Posted: 4/30/2025 Location: L B Johnson Elementary School (High-Needs School)    Terms of Employment: 10 months/187 days per...

Classroom Responsibilities Creates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans. Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction....

Classroom Responsibilities Creates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans. Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction....

Classroom Responsibilities Creates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans. Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction....

Classroom Responsibilities Creates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans. Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction....

2025-26 4th Grade Teacher

  • Toyah, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Toyah, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Teacher Date Posted: 5/7/2024 Location: Zavala Elementary For more information on this position, please read the full description document Teacher...

Classroom Responsibilities Creates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans. Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction....

4th Grade Teacher- Willow Bend Elementary

  • Wolfforth, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wolfforth, TX
  • 13 hours ago

4th Grade Teacher- Willow Bend Elementary Willow Bend Elementary Professional - Position Type/Grade Level - Elementary (EC-5)-Grades K-2 Job Number ... Start Date 08/04/2025 Open Date 04/28/2025...

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