First Grade (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students in grades K-5. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction and facilitates student learning using current best practices and strategies in all courses study
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students, parents, and peers as appropriate
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
• Sets up effective lesson plans to guide daily instruction
• Assigns lessons and correct homework
• Administers assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and inform parents of progress
• Maintains discipline in the classroom
• Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating
• Communicates with parents/guardians and schedule periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems
• Works with Special Education or ESOL teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are being implemented in the classroom
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students' success on state assessment exams
• Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district
• Completes all required reports as identified by building principal or school district
• Provides supervision in common areas to support school and district mission and goals
• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

• Valid Kansas State teaching license in Elementary Education (K-9) or Elementary Education or (K-6) Elementary Education Unified (K-6) or Early Childhood Unified (K-3 classes only)
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 to 25 students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Understanding of individual student needs
• Skills in using Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them