Junior Kindergartner Teacher

Junior Kindergartner Teacher JobID: 408

• Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/ Junior Kindergarten Teacher

• Date Posted:

4/30/2026

• Location:

Shenandoah Elementary School

• Date Available:

08/17/2026

Shenandoah Community School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Junior Kindergarten Teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Summary: To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for students, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Reports to: Building principal

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Current Iowa teaching certificate

• Endorsement in content area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competent in content area

• Classroom management

Classification

• Certified Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

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

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.

• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned.

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.