2026-2027 INTERIM Kindergarten Teacher Job Dandridge Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-2027 INTERIM Kindergarten Teacher at Dandridge Elementary School
Location: Dandridge

Interim Kindergarten Teacher Position

This is an interim position from September 28, 2026 through November 20, 2026.

Requirements:
License to teach Kindergarten in public schools in Tennessee.

JCS Certified Pay Scale

The Jefferson County Schools Professional Educators Collaborative Conference Act (PECCA) current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is linked to below.

Please provide a complete application with copies of Praxis score reports, other assessment score reports, transcripts, and evaluation scores (if applicable) attached to your online application.

Job Description

Qualifications

Valid teacher's license with appropriate endorsement(s)
Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
Meets health and physical requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares lesson plans for course(s) of study taught;

Aligns course(s) curriculum(s) taught with state curriculum standards.

Uses a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate for student learning;

Prepares, administers, and records student assessments for subjects taught;

Assigns lessons routinely and grades student work in a timely manner;

Maintains order in classroom, play areas, and common areas of the school;

Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught;

Counsels students as needed for academic or social needs;

Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students;

Communicates with parents regularly through verbal and written form;

Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases;

Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students;

Reports to proper authorities and principal when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect;

Represents the school system in a positive manner within the community;

Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, and other workshops for teacher training;

Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;

Supervises activities such as field trips, group activities, athletic events, club meetings, or other school related events that foster student understanding of their social environment;

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.