Kindergarten Teacher, MTV

POSITION TITLE

Kindergarten Teacher

Mountain View School

Teacher

Building Principal

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge in accordance with each pupil's ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to pupils in a classroom using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils 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 in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils 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 growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs and faculty committees, and sponsor pupil activities.
• Implement an individual education program for special needs students.

• Supervise classroom and students (aides, volunteers, and parent helpers where appropriate). Perform general supervisory duties as scheduled.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor Degree.
• Masters Degree for certain positions.
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computers for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…