K-8 Teacher: Kindergarten

Position Overview

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to instruct students and facilitate their learning in accordance with corporation policies and state guidelines. Guides students in educational activities designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth. Teaches the essential skills that will contribute to students’ development as educated and responsible adults.

• Teaches corporation‑approved curriculum while creating a classroom and total school environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulations.
• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.
• Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seeks the assistance of corporation specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Valid Indiana teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and area of study required.

Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate.

Career Path I: $47,000 – $66,500
Career Path II: $48,500 – $90,500

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents. The employee’s insurance will be effective on the first of the month following the hire date. The position is automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) and eligible for a 401(a) retirement plan, 403(b) match program, and a tax‑free post‑retirement medical expense account (VEBA).

Employees may use no‑cost health clinics, receive accumulated sick leave and personal business days, and access early learning centers for children up to age five.

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law, Title IV, Title VII, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act, and Section 504.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service‑connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.