Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

One year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Develop and implement lesson plans, prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences, and plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology.

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

Communication

Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED) for P.E. teachers. Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking. Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment. Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.