Kindergarten Teacher SW

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Kindergarten Teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic, social, emotional, and interpersonal development by implementing district-approved curriculum, utilizing effective instructional practices, assessing student progress, and creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. The teacher provides ongoing communication and feedback to students, parents, and administrators regarding student achievement, expectations, and goals.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction aligned with district curriculum, state standards, and school improvement goals.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize learning opportunities and effectively utilize instructional time.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, positive, equitable, and conducive to learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of students, including students with special needs.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and resources to support student achievement and engagement.
• Provide individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction as appropriate.
• Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and responsible citizenship skills.

• Assess student learning through formal and informal methods and use data to guide instructional decisions.
• Monitor student academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student achievement, attendance, and other required documentation in accordance with district procedures and applicable laws.
• Administer district and state assessments in accordance with established testing procedures.

• Establish and maintain clear expectations for student behavior that promote a productive learning environment.
• Implement school and district discipline policies consistently and fairly.
• Encourage student responsibility, respect, and positive social interactions.
• Support the social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.

• Maintain regular and effective communication with parents, guardians, students, and staff regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Encourage and support family engagement in student learning.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, special education staff, instructional coaches, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning communities, committees, and other school‑related activities.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with educational research, instructional practices, and state requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and adherence to district policies and procedures.
• Select and maintain appropriate instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Supervise students during classroom and school‑related activities, including arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, field trips, and transportation‑related activities as assigned.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

The statements contained herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Personal computer and related software applications
• Interactive classroom technology
• Printer, copier, scanner, and telephone
• Other instructional and educational technology equipment

• Travel between district buildings and to professional development activities, conferences, and meetings as required.

• Current instructional strategies, educational practices, and child development principles.
• Elementary curriculum, state academic standards, and assessment practices.
• Data analysis and data‑driven instructional decision‑making.
• Applicable federal and state…