Kindergarten Teacher

Overview

Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher {ELEM}

Job Number

Open Date: 05/28/2026

Closing Date: 06/15/2026

Reports to-Principal/Designee

The Kindergarten Teacher plays a vital role in a child's early development by fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. This role is responsible for introducing young learners (typically ages 5-6) to their first formal school experience. The ideal candidate will blend structured academic lessons with play-based learning to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, setting the foundation for lifelong academic success.

• Design and implement a vibrant, age-appropriate curriculum that fosters early literacy, foundational math, science, and social studies.
• Blend structured academic instruction with creative, play-based learning; engage diverse learning styles through storytelling, hands-on activities, music, and art.
• Plan lessons meticulously yet flexibly to adapt to energy levels and needs of young learners; ensure foundational academic benchmarks are met in an inviting and stimulating manner.
• Establish a safe, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment with clear, positive routines.
• Support social-emotional development by guiding children in sharing, cooperation, empathy, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise students during classroom tasks, recess, lunch, and transitions to guarantee safety and well-being.
• Observe and assess each child's academic progress, behavioral habits, and physical milestones; maintain accurate development records.
• Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with families by providing regular updates and conducting formal parent-teacher conferences.

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field.
• Valid State Teaching License/Certification for early childhood or kindergarten level.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

• Educational Software & Platforms:
  Proficiency with learning management tools and apps (e.g., Seesaw, Class Dojo, Google Classroom).
• Interactive Technology:
  Ability to integrate smartboards, educational tablets, and age-appropriate learning software into the curriculum.
• Administrative Tools:
  Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace for lesson planning, grading, and reporting.
• Virtual Communication:
  Experience utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms for virtual parent meetings or remote learning if necessary.

• Cultural Competence:
  Sensitivity to and respect for diverse family backgrounds, cultures, and structures.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively alongside teaching assistants, special education staff, and grade-level peers.
• Creativity:
  Innovation in transforming standard curriculum guidelines into vibrant, imaginative, and memorable classroom experiences.
• Patience and Empathy:
  Genuine love for working with young children and the emotional resilience to handle high-energy classroom environments.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, parents, administrators, and support staff.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to pivot lessons quickly based on student engagement, energy levels, or unexpected interruptions.

Salary:
Competitive

Appointment Status:
Permanent

Position Status:
Full time