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Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
7/9/2026
Location:
CONNALLY ISD CAMPUS
Date Available:
2026-2027
CONNALLY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB TITLE: Literacy Workshop Instructor (PK-2) WAGE/HOUR: $30 / Hour
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Support
DEPARTMENT: Chief Education Office HOURS: Daily From 3:15 to 5:15
ROLE AND PURPOSE:
Provide developmentally appropriate literacy enrichment instruction for prekindergarten and kindergarten students
during Cadet Enrichment Hour. The PK 2 Literacy Workshop Instructor will support early language, listening,
speaking, phonological awareness, print awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and beginning reading and writing
skills through engaging, hands-on, and age-appropriate activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or coursework in early childhood education, reading, child development, or related field preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Early Childhood, EC 6, Reading, or related area preferred
- Must meet district background check and employment clearance requirements
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of early childhood literacy development
- Ability to work effectively with elementary students
- Ability to lead small-group and whole-group literacy activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use songs, stories, movement, visuals, manipulatives, and play-based activities to support literacy
- Ability to manage young children in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
- Knowledge of age-appropriate classroom routines and positive behavior supports
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
- Plan and provide engaging literacy workshop activities for elementary students.
- Support early literacy skills, including letter recognition, letter sounds, phonological awareness, vocabulary development, listening comprehension, oral language, print concepts, and emergent writing.
- Use read-alouds, storytelling, songs, rhymes, games, hands-on materials, movement, and creative activities to build student interest in reading and language.
- Provide instruction that is developmentally appropriate for young learners and responsive to student needs.
- Reinforce positive literacy habits, including listening to stories, handling books appropriately, participating in discussions, and expressing ideas.
- Encourage student curiosity, confidence, communication, and participation.
- Adapt activities to support different learning levels, language needs, and attention spans.
II. OVERSEE STUDENT SUPERVISION AND SAFETY
- Supervise students at all times during assigned enrichment sessions.
- Follow campus procedures for attendance, student movement, dismissal, emergencies, and behavior support.
- Use safe practices when leading activities involving food, physical movement, technology, tools, science materials, art supplies, or small equipment.
- Immediately report student injuries, safety concerns, discipline concerns, or unusual incidents to the campus administrator or designee.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
III. ENGAGE IN CLASSROOM AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- Establish clear expectations for student behavior, participation, and care of materials.
- Maintain an organized instructional space before, during, and after each session.
- Ensure district materials, technology, supplies, and equipment are used responsibly.
- Communicate supply needs or program concerns to the campus designee in a timely manner.
- Participate in orientation, training, or planning meetings as required by the district.
IV. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
- Work cooperatively with campus staff, teachers, administrators, volunteers, and other enrichment instructors.
- Represent the district and the Cadet Enrichment Hour program in a professional and positive manner.
- Protect the confidentiality of student information.
- Follow all district policies, campus procedures, and applicable state and federal laws
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
- Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
- Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
- Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission Statement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
APPROVED: Human Resources Department July 2026