Kindergarten Teacher Full-time Standard
Summary Description
A classroom teacher under the supervision of an administrator will implement the school board's educational curriculum for a particular instructional division or unit. The teacher may teach one or more subjects.
Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities
Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources.
Designs coherent instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment.
Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
Establishes a culture for learning.
Demonstrates cultural competency.
Communicates learning expectations to students.
Engages students in learning.
Utilizes questioning and discussion techniques.
Embeds assessment in instruction.
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
Employment Standards
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Education - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and/or Experience - Three (3) years of verified contracted teaching experience with a Bachelor's Degree and the ability to obtain a valid teaching license in Nevada.
Knowledge of: Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching; effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.
Skill at: Creating an effective environment for learning, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members. The ability to establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/and or grade level.
Special Considerations
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Benefit Packages
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Additional Job Information
This position is for the 2026/27 school year with an anticipated contract start date after July, 1st 2026.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
Health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes. Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.