Junior Kindergartner Teacher

Junior Kindergartner Teacher

Shenandoah Community School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Junior Kindergarten Teacher beginning the  school year.

Position Summary: To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for students, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Reports to: Building principal

• Current Iowa teaching certificate
• Endorsement in content area

• Competent in content area
• Classroom management

• Certified Staff

• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.