Kindergarten Teacher

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate (PreK–4 or K–6)
• Ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity
• Act 34 Clearance
• Act 151 Clearance
• FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Completion Certificates
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Letter of Interest, Resume, and application on District website

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instruction time
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil progress and interpret the school program
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities