Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

This position involves designing and delivering learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The role also includes organizing and facilitating the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area.
• Organize and facilitate the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
• Participate in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students.
• Evaluate student progress, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate student progress.
• Collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities for students.

Requirements

• A licensed professional with expertise in literacy and mathematics at the elementary level, or knowledge of literacy and mathematics at the secondary level.
• Mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught.
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
• Foster a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time.
• Engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels.
• Adapt teaching for the benefit of all students.
• Work collaboratively with families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
• Use formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction.
• Integrate and utilize appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Provide students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership.
• Model and promote effective communication.
• Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and provide reports as required.
• Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements.
• Ensure that students are supervised at all times.
• Follow established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students.
• Implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Instruct, assess, and differentiate for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
• Manages materials and supplies.
• Models appropriate conduct at all times.
• Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators.
• Performs non-instructional duties as directed.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s).
• Cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance.
• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations.
• Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
• Uses effective conflict resolution.
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
• Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements
• Academy District 20, Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
• Academy District 20, Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Skills

• Adapting to changing technologies and learning functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Creating, accessing, inputting, retrieving, and manipulating information in various software systems.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Greeting and interacting with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintaining focus and setting clear priorities.
• Working well with others in a team setting.
• Understanding data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $52,800.00-$85,242.00 (Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)
• Benefits Eligibility: Full-time - Regular