Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher position open for the 2026-2027 school year at Springmill STEM Elementary School.

About the Role

To provide leadership for learning at the classroom level. Reports to the Building Principal/Designee.

Essential Skills

• Communications Skills: Includes traditional skills (reading, speaking, writing clearly) as well as social media communication and online engagement. Examples: creating short YouTube videos, reaching out to a wide community, receiving and incorporating feedback, sharing information appropriately, and identifying trends.
• Ability to Learn Independently: Taking responsibility for identifying knowledge needs and sourcing that knowledge, adapting to a constantly changing knowledge base (e.g., new equipment, processes, or key contacts).
• Ethics and Responsibility: Building trust in informal social networks, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and relying on others to achieve goals.
• Teamwork and Flexibility: Collaborating virtually and at a distance with colleagues, students, and partners. Pooling collective knowledge and problem-solving outside narrow job definitions.
• Thinking Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, originality, and strategizing to identify needs and find solutions for students, parents, and the public.
• Digital Skills: Integrating and evaluating technology within the subject area, using digital tools to analyze, evaluate, and interpret information.
• Knowledge Management: Finding, evaluating, analyzing, applying, and disseminating information in a context of rapidly changing and variable reliability of sources.

Performance Responsibilities

• Positive Relationships: Developing strong relationships with students to build trust and positively impact learning.
• High Expectations: Believing in the ability of all students to learn and seeing their potential.
• Care and Concern: Demonstrating genuine affection for students, understanding their needs, and motivating them to achieve at high levels.
• Standards-based Teaching: Using state standards as the foundation for instruction, deconstructing standards, and measuring progress.
• Facilitator of Learning: Designing and implementing dynamic, engaging lessons for all learning levels.
• Master of the Subject Matter: Exhibiting expertise in the subject and continuously gaining new knowledge.
• Persistence: Maintaining resilience through the challenges of teaching.
• Technology: Using effective, research-based strategies and best practices, including technology, in lesson planning.
• Reflective: Engaging in reflective practice to assess and improve effectiveness as a facilitator of learning.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate/License in the appropriate subject area or grade level(s). Substitute licensure is not accepted.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a problem-solving attitude.
• Believes and models that all students can learn.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and recognizes its connection to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates talent in successful teaching as reflected in student performance-based and standardized assessments.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a conducive learning environment appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Designs and implements meaningful, dynamic lessons daily.
• Addresses learning needs based on formative and summative assessment data.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and establishes clear learning targets communicated to students.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and technology based on student needs.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides detailed feedback.
• Identifies student learning difficulties and seeks assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintains order fairly.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day when required.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and volunteers when appropriate.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Applies current research and theory based on school objectives.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and administrative staff.
• Communicates clearly and concisely in written and oral forms.
• Performs duties in compliance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Utilizes excellent organizational, time management, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology use.
• Displays strong verbal (including listening) and non-verbal communication skills.
• Works independently and productively.
• Supports the vision and mission of the district.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive an automobile.
• Ability to travel freely throughout the building.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment/supplies weighing up to thirty pounds.
• Ability to manage balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively using language and writing skills.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions leading to consensus.
• Ability to react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Ability to discern detail in written, statistical, and tabular materials.
• Ability to analyze data and present alternative actions/solutions.
• Ability to set priorities, organize, and complete duties efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to maintain a tactful disposition in interactions with administrators, staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

Each staff member shall remain free of alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace and serve as a role model for students in ethical conduct and democratic values.