Kindergarten Teacher

Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area/grade level using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles. - Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices - Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary - Prepare clear and timely lesson plans - Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records as required, including online grades - Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development - Attend parent/teacher conferences - Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects and providing feedback on a regular basis - Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day - Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. - Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, conferences, and electronic communications - Observe ethics of the teaching profession - Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required - Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct - Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals - Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities - Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners - Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty - Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways - Assist in the hiring process of same subject teachers when requested and agreed upon - Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy - Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history - Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents - Attend meetings and in-services as required - Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor - Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues - Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation - Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students - Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education Other Duties and Responsibilities: - Collaborate with other teachers on assigned teacher-based teams as part of the school improvement process - Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon - Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, special projects, etc. - Serve as a role model for students - Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials - Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon - Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner - Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal