Kindergarten Teacher - TNT Primary School

Core Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning : Design daily lesson plans focusing on early literacy, mathematics, science, and foundational social skills.
• Standards Alignment : Deliver curriculum structured around state learning targets and objectives.
• Differentiated Learning : Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate various learning styles, speeds, and developmental gaps.
• Student Assessment : Administer both formal and informal testing to evaluate student competencies and developmental growth.
• Behavior Management : Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-managed classroom in accordance with the district's Student Code of Conduct.
• IEP & 504 Collaboration : Work with special education professionals to modify lessons and support goals for students with special needs.
• Parent Communication : Maintain ongoing updates with families regarding child safety, progress, and behavioral adjustments.
• Supervision Duties : Maintain direct supervision of children during instruction, transitions, recess, and school meal times.
• Professional Alignment : Participate in faculty meetings, professional development programs, and district workshops.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education : Minimum of a bachelor's degree approved by the state.
• Licensure : An active Tennessee teaching license with an early childhood endorsement (such as a PreK–3 license).
• Testing : Passing scores on required Praxis Core and Elementary Early Childhood assessments.
• Background Check : Clear criminal background screening through finger-printing via the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and FBI.
• Ethics Compliance : Absolute adherence to the Teacher Code of Ethics defined by Tennessee State Law.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Standing or walking for extended classroom periods.
• Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the floor to interact with students at eye level.
• Utilizing high levels of emotional stamina, patience, and clear verbal communication skills.