Kindergarten Teacher at Centennial

We are looking for a Kindergarten teacher for Centennial Elementary in Bismarck, ND. The position begins on Aug 14, 2026 with new teacher orientation on Aug 11‑13, 2026.

Contract:

187 school days. The district welcomes both internal transfers and external applicants, including current BPS support staff, temporary and substitute teachers. Full‑time positions are available for part‑time contracted teachers.

• A valid ND teaching certificate
• Bachelor’s degree

Applicants will be asked to complete the EPI Candidate Assessment, a timed survey taking 45 minutes to 1 hour, completed only once.

Benefit information is posted on the district website.

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for physical, intellectual, and social‑emotional growth and maturation.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Daily lesson plans are essential; plans must be complete enough for a substitute teacher to take over.

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated by the immediate supervisor.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of behavior and procedure, maintaining order in a fair and just manner.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff members.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework in compliance with the district’s professional growth program.

Full‑Time

$53,713 to $79,872 Per Year