Kindergarten Teacher

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Kindergarten Teacher SUPERVISOR: Building Principal LOCATION: Discovery Enrichment Center JOB SUMMARY: A candidate in this position would be responsible for instructing students in the course of study developed by the BHAS School District; developing lesson plans; establishing and maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning; identifying student needs, and assisting in helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (ZN, ZO, ZG) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
• Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
• Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Education
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, and other appropriate learning activities, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment in the classroom.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means, to discuss student progress.
• Identify students' needs and cooperate with other professionals and support staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintain required inventory records of textbooks and instructional materials.
• Administer group-standardized tests following the district-testing program.
• Participate in district professional development programs as required.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional, attractive displays, and bulletin boards.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Commitment to Equity:Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
• Leadership:Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results:Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving:Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability:Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork:Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Communication and Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salarybasedoneducationandexperiencepursuanttothe Benton Harbor Area School Boardpoliciesand  collectivebargainingagreementforanypositionthatfallsundercollectivebargaining.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal

FUNDING SOURCE:

If this position is funded using Title dollars, federal regulations do not allow a promise of employment…