Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher (26-27)

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten

Date Posted:

1/20/2026

Location:

Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Title:

Kindergarten Teacher

Reports To:

Building Principal

Employment

Terms:

* Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.

* School term; 184 contract days

* Salary dependent on experience

FLSA:
Exempt

Position Overview:

A kindergarten teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role involves designing and delivering age-appropriate lessons aligned with curriculum standards, fostering a love of learning, and meeting the diverse needs of students through differentiated instruction and support.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in the areas of teaching assignment

* Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management

* Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching and learning

* Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students

* Experience with formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis

* Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities is preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Plan and implement engaging lessons that align with district, state, and national curriculum standards.

* Teach core subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, and social studies using diverse instructional methods.

* Integrate technology and hands-on activities to enhance student learning and engagement.

* Adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities.

* Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.

* Ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners.

* Regularly assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.

* Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.

* Implement effective classroom management techniques to ensure a safe and productive learning space.

* Create a welcoming and engaging physical space that supports and celebrates learning and fosters a sense of pride.

* Promote positive behaviors and enforce school policies in a consistent and fair manner.

* Supervises students in activities occurring outside the classroom during the school day, including activities on and off campus, and those involving school transportation.

* Identify and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of individuals.

* Provide additional support and accommodations for students with special needs or English Language Learners (ELL).

* Foster students' social-emotional development by teaching collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

* Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and support staff is essential to fostering a supportive school community.

* Collaborate with specialists, counselors, and families to support student success.

* Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

* Provide regular updates on student progress through conferences, report cards, and newsletters.

* Work collaboratively with grade-level teams and other school staff to align curriculum and share best practices.

* Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

* Ensure confidentiality of sensitive student information.

* Actively participate in professional development opportunities and faculty meetings.

* Apply new learning and skills acquired through professional development that aligns with the District CSIP and building goals.

* Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Engage in after-school responsibilities, including parent-teacher conferences, student events, and professional development sessions.

Physical Requirements /Environmental Factors:

* Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather.

* Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.

* Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.

* Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.

* Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands.

* Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and addressing groups.

* Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry,…