Title: Day School Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Director

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Kindergarten Classroom Teacher with specialized training in STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering Arts, and Mathematics) education for our private school located in Dallas, Texas.

Essential Functions:  

As the Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of our young learners while integrating STEAM concepts into their daily learning experiences. Your dedication to providing a nurturing and innovative environment will empower students to explore, discover, and develop their full potential.

1. Curriculum Planning and Delivery:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and age-appropriate STEAM-focused curriculum for the Kindergarten class.
• Integrate STEAM concepts across various subject areas, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in young minds.
• Plan engaging lessons activities, and projects that align with both the school’s guidelines and state educational standards.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the class.

2. Classroom Management:

• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Establish clear rules and routines to ensure smooth transitions and effective classroom management.
• Encourage students to develop essential social and emotional skills, promoting a sense of community and cooperation among classmates.

3. Assessments and Progress Monitoring:

• Regularly assess students’ progress and understanding of STEAM concepts through both formative and summative assessments.
• Keep detailed records on individual student performance and use this data to inform instruction to meet their individual needs.
• Collaborate with other educators and parents to address any academic or behavioral concerns promptly.

4. Parents Communication:

• Foster open and proactive communication with parents or guardians, keeping them informed about their child’s academic progress and classroom activities.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and provide feedback on their child’s strengths, areas for improvement, and overall development.

5. Professional Development:

• Stay abreast of current trends research, and best practices in STEAM education, incorporating innovative strategies into classroom instruction.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance effective teaching practices.

6. School Culture and Community Involvement:

• Participate actively in school-wide events, committee and professional learning communities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote a positive and supportive school culture.
• Represent the school positively within the local community.

Core Competencies

Team Orientation:  Demonstrates interest, skill, and success in team environments; promotes group goals ahead of personal agendas; steps up to offer self as a resource to other members of the team; understands the importance of teamwork in communications; shares credit for success with others, takes responsibility for his or her part in team failures.

Self-Management: Organizes and plans for task accomplishment; manage time and works diligently to complete assigned work/fulfill responsibilities

Communication: Ability to convey information verbally and in writing to foster, encourage and facilitate open communication. Speaks to internal and external clients and colleagues respectfully. Develops written communications and uses them appropriately. Expresses information clearly in one-on-one conversations and groups and accurately interprets information

Commitment to Service: Seeks to identify ways to increase internal and external client satisfaction by demonstrating a service culture. Seeks input, meets expectations, maintains communication, and follows –up with the client. Demonstrates genuine caring and empathy through personal demeanor and approach

Adaptability and Flexibility: Willingly adapting to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a corporate perspective. Engaging in continuous learning, adjusting the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities while addressing new challenges as contextual realities change.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a directly related field.
• Valid teaching certification or license in Texas, (EC-6) or currently enrolled in a certification program.
• Specialized training or certification STEM (STEAM) education or demonstrated experience integrating STEAM concepts into the curriculum.
• Proven experience teaching Kindergarten or early childhood education with a focus on child-centered and inquiry-based learning.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and differentiated instruction strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, and fellow educators.
• Passion for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in young learners.
• Dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Terms of Employment

• Salary, benefits, and other terms of employment will be administered in accordance with the policies contained in the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Employee Handbook, a copy of which is provided to each employee.

Note

• This description contains the information and facts considered necessary to describe and evaluate the duties of this position fairly and equitably. It should not be considered an exhaustive description of all the work requirements to be performed but indicate the kinds of duties and levels of responsibility required by the position. The Senior Director of Communications may add or remove responsibilities as occasion may require.