Kindergarten Teacher Job Ferndale Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten
Date Posted: 8/11/2026
Location:

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School (High-Needs School)

Kindergarten Teacher Full-Time City & State:
Coal Township, PASchool:
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Payroll Grade: 14 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Basic

Job Description:

Teach kindergarten pupils basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

Reports to:

Principal Tasks/Responsibilities for: "Elementary School Teacher"

Establish and enforce rules and procedures to maintain order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Assign and grade classwork and homework.
Read books to entire classes or small groups
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and determine their priorities and resource needs.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states, diocese, and school.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning and follow approved curricula.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise elementary school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, guest speaker visits, and other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from them.
Organize and label materials, and display students' work.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Administer standardized ability and…