Kindergarten Teacher

Overview

Title: Kindergarten Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA: Exempt

• Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.
• School term; 184 contract days
• Salary dependent on experience

A kindergarten teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role involves designing and delivering age-appropriate lessons aligned with curriculum standards, fostering a love of learning, and meeting the diverse needs of students through differentiated instruction and support.

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of teaching assignment
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching and learning
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Experience with formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis
• Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities is preferred

• Plan and implement engaging lessons that align with district, state, and national curriculum standards.
• Teach core subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, and social studies using diverse instructional methods.
• Integrate technology and hands-on activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
• Regularly assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques to ensure a safe and productive learning space.
• Create a welcoming and engaging physical space that supports and celebrates learning and fosters a sense of pride.
• Promote positive behaviors and enforce school policies in a consistent and fair manner.
• Supervises students in activities occurring outside the classroom during the school day, including activities on and off campus, and those involving school transportation.
• Identify and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of individuals.
• Provide additional support and accommodations for students with special needs or English Language Learners (ELL).
• Foster students' social-emotional development by teaching collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to foster a supportive school community.
• Collaborate with specialists, counselors, and families to support student success.
• Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide regular updates on student progress through conferences, report cards, and newsletters.
• Work collaboratively with grade-level teams and other school staff to align curriculum and share best practices.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive student information.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and faculty meetings.
• Apply new learning and skills acquired through professional development that aligns with the District CSIP and building goals.
• Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Engage in after-school responsibilities, including parent-teacher conferences, student events, and professional development sessions.

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.
• Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and addressing groups.
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pull, grasp, and carry a variety of objects of different shapes and sizes.
• Able to perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

This position's performance will be evaluated per the provisions of the Board's policy.

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