What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Early Childhood/Elementary (Available January 2026) position at Lexington School District Four?
Job Description
Job Title: Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher
Qualifications: Valid Early Childhood and/or Elementary teaching certification OR Certification pending graduation OR Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway
Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.
Reports to: Principal
Performance Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to):
Terms of Employment: Letter of Agreement; 2026-27 Lexington Four Certified Pay Schedule
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Evaluation Process
Job Title: Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher
Qualifications: Valid Early Childhood and/or Elementary teaching certification OR Certification pending graduation OR Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway
Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.
Reports to: Principal
Performance Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to):
- Teaches district approved curriculum
- Develops lesson plans and instructional material and translates them into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to needs of each student
- Communicates with parents and guardians outside of normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, calls, conferences, etc.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Keep appropriate records and prepares progress reports and enters grade in district software programs
- Makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
- Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants (if applicable)
- Creates an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of work
- Supervises classroom and students and volunteers
- Meet standards set forth by State Department of Education Evaluation Process
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Terms of Employment: Letter of Agreement; 2026-27 Lexington Four Certified Pay Schedule
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Evaluation Process