Kindergarten Teacher

SUMMARY

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional program for our Kindergarten students. The Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children this age and has a passion for elementary education. The Teacher will be positive, collaborative, innovative, and passionate in addition to the below duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic program that aligns with Congressional School's mission, vision, and values
• Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach mathematics and language arts
• Builds a safe and engaging classroom community
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Assesses students' knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals.
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development.
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner.
• Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum.
• Actively supports the School philosophy, community, and policies.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Division Director
• Experience working in a teaching team; positive attitude and eager to work collaboratively with assistant teacher, peers and colleagues in developing curriculum and planning for instruction
• A desire to respond to and initiate the solving of problems through clear and open conversation
• Open to feedback and ability to take risks

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching elementary grades, preferably in an independent school.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset