Teacher Apprentice

• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Dodge City Public Schools - District Office

Job Title: Apprentice Teacher
Payment Rate
: $18.50 per hour @ Approximately 7 hours per day and 185 days
Evaluation and Benefits: In accordance with the USD 443 Classified Staff handbook
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college coursework in education is preferred).
• Enrolled concurrently in a KSDE approved Teacher Preparation Program at a Kansas University/College

• Classroom / instructional experience will be considered but is not required

• Passion for working with children and supporting their educational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to establish positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced teachers.

• Classroom Support:
  Assist the lead teacher in preparing and organizing instructional materials, classroom setup, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
• Student Support:
  Monitor student behavior and ensure a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere. Support students during classroom activities, transitions, and independent work.
• Instructional Assistance:
  Collaborate with the lead teacher to deliver lessons and activities designed to meet the educational objectives of the curriculum. Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students as needed.
• Grading and Assessment:
  Assist in grading assignments, exams, and projects according to established guidelines. Provide constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.
• Lesson Planning:
  Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with the curriculum goals and individual student needs.
• Classroom Management:
  Support the lead teacher in maintaining discipline and managing classroom routines and procedures. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and participation.
• Professional Development:
  Actively participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and stay updated with current educational practices.
• Communication:
  Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members. Provide feedback to the lead teacher on student progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Administrative Tasks:
  Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance recording, record-keeping, and organizing student portfolios.
• Professional Conduct:
  Adhere to professional standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned and or approved by the building principal

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is in an office setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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