Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Francis Catholic School – Marshalltown, Iowa.

• Job : 5669626
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Effective Date: Aug. 3, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
• Provide explicit instruction aligned to standards and learning targets
• Use formative assessments to monitor student learning
• Provide responsive instruction or intervention for students who do not meet the learning targets
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide appropriate, consistent and immediate feedback on students’ work
• Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met
• Provide accessible instruction and differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Maintain confidentiality with work‑related matters
• Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community
• Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, PTO as needed
• Work toward continuous quality improvement, including the use of new technologies and equipment
• Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures
• Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field
• Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
• In‑depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of educational technology
• Self‑motivated
• Life‑long learner
• Systems‑thinker
• Well‑organized with leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

Stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. Lift and move items up to 20 pounds.

Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employee may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work.