Kindergarten Teacher

Full-time, exempt position (35 hours/week) following the 10-month school calendar as defined by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

About the role

Plans, organizes, and implements an educational curriculum appropriate for students in early childhood education. Coordinates with teachers, instructional coaches, school psychologists, social workers, support staff, students, guardians, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and presents individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
• Discusses academic and/or behavioral concerns with guardians and administrators as they arise.
• Monitors students' progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for 1st grade; communicates progress and concerns professionally to guardians, students, faculty, staff, and/or administrators; builds and maintains positive rapport and communication with guardians.
• Establishes and implements classroom management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students; supervises students throughout school grounds and on educational trips.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Stays current with research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in alignment with school and district initiatives.
• Maintains an educational philosophy and school climate that encourages cooperation and participation; celebrates student achievements and successes.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars as required.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.
• Performs additional related duties within the scope of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related subject required.
• Appropriate state license or certification, or Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood Education Endorsement required.
• Master's degree, Learning Behavior Specialist and/or English as Second Language Endorsements, and previous teaching experience with early-childhood-aged children are highly preferred.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices in education.
• Desire to teach early-childhood-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• Ability to design engaging lessons using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and collaborative projects.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills for effective classroom management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate the classroom and adjust tone and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each child.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Benefits

Refer to Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement for salary and benefits information.