Teacher - Grade K

About the role

Teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas.

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students.

Aids in other school programs as assigned.

Creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests.

Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintaining discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic environment.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Serve as an integral part of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems, and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.
• Participate in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, preparing required reports on students and activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned beyond the degree requirement.

Skills

Knowledge of educational theories and practices.

Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues.

Ability to manage and motivate students.

Ability to utilize technology in the classroom.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options

Pay

This position is eligible for a range of salaries based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire.

Schedule

This position is a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00, scheduled for 40 hours per week.