Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

2/20/2026

Location:

Iowa Park CISD-Kidwell Elementary

Date Available:

08/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

Iowa Park CISD Additional Information:
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A Kindergarten teacher will be expected to create a classroom environment that fosters learning, personal growth, and a sense of belonging. The teacher establishes an effective rapport with students; motivates them to develop essential academic, social, and emotional skills; and builds positive relationships with families and colleagues to support student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and other subjects to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

* Uses a variety of instructional strategies and maintains a working knowledge of educational technology to enhance classroom learning.

* Translates lesson plans into engaging learning experiences to make the most effective use of instructional time.

* Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior using positive behavior supports and proactive classroom management strategies to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

* Creates a classroom culture that supports students' social-emotional development by fostering empathy, resilience, self-regulation, and positive peer interactions.

* Evaluates students' academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

* Communicates regularly with parents and guardians through conferences, written correspondence, and other means to discuss student progress and share information about the school program.

* Designs and maintains an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment with functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

* Maintains professional competence through participation in district-provided in-service activities and self-directed professional growth opportunities.