Kindergarten Teacher

Position Purpose

To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; promoting a safe and conducive learning environment; instructing students in responsible citizenship and other subject matters; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, this position facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Safeguards the rights and dignity of each student and provides a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and utilizes appropriate technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Uses standard teaching equipment such as personal computers, printer, telephone, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, timer, etc.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents, and staff.
• Proven ability to report work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to meet professional teacher education requirements of school and district.
• Ability to encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and to use that information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Ability to maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Proven ability to establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Very Frequent: Standing for extended periods of time, lifting 25 pounds, carrying 25 pounds, reaching in all directions, communicating so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation, operating job-related equipment.

Equipment

• Standard teaching equipment such as personal computers, printer, telephone, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, timer, etc.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

PEA certified position.

Work Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule at set forth in the Teacher's Contract.

License/ Registration/ Certification

Current Indiana Teacher’s License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment.

Education

BA degree in education.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.