Kindergarten Teacher

Position:
Kindergarten Teacher (195 days)

This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades K-5. The teacher manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, modifies instructional activities as required, and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. The teacher may work independently or in a team/department setting, and may be assigned to reading or technology labs.

The position reports to the principal and is under the general supervision of an administrator.

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks not specifically listed. The scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

• Implements an instructional program, providing appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction.
• Plans and delivers instruction in adherence to the Prince William County Curriculum documents regarding specific teaching assignments.
• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure a conducive learning environment, and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, school grounds, and during lunch.
• Cooperates with and participates in the planning and evaluation of the school program.
• Requests the assistance of resource personnel as needed to ensure an appropriate learning environment for all students.
• Participates in the professional development program of the schools and School Division.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school- and non-school‑based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Follows the ethics of the profession.
• Supports parent/teacher or parent/student organization and promotes parent/teacher partnerships.
• Enforces policies and regulations as established by the Prince William County School Board and staff in accordance with any program guidelines.
• Supervises pupil activities in buildings and on grounds during and after school hours and is responsible for the conduct and safety of students in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Demonstrates prompt and accurate written communications and reports.
• Adheres to county and school disciplinary procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders in Launching Thriving Futures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively.
• Relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population.
• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology.
• Participate in the annual professional growth planning process.
• Recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of Prince William County Curricula, programs of study related to assignments, and School Division mission, goals, and organization.
• Ability to apply…