Kindergarten Teacher

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction, conferences with students, parents, and colleagues, and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development activities and pedagogy.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master's Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in:
• Early Childhood (PreK-2)*
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to problem-solve effectively.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth both academic and social‑emotional to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

• Provide learning experiences in the elementary grades as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements while creating an environment that conducive to student learning.
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Be responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence.
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification.
• Be responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using response to intervention (RTI) framework.
• Implement the district's mission philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Develop a schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the times designated.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to maintain order fairly and justly.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and English learners (EL).
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or assistant principal.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year: As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties may be assigned as required.

The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to:
The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg MA 01420

Key

Skills:

Experience Working With Students, Early Childhood Education, Time Management, Organizational skills, Classroom…