Elementary Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

TITLE:   Kindergarten Teacher

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:  Ten (10) months.  Salary and work year are to be established by the board.

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:  Certified Salary Schedule (EXEMPT)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES:  To help students learn subject manner and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request from immediate supervisor.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals – establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to the students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists for district emergnecy operations, planning and procedures.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/ or rules governing student life conducts and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and good manner.
14. Make provisions by being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside their instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/ or volunteer(s).
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

CERTIFICATION:  Arizona Teacher Certification, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

REPORT TO:  Principal

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Education

                    -Early Childhood Endorsement

Experience:  Highly qualified preferred and experience working with special education classes or students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABIITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service
• Adherence to policies and procedures

POSITION EXPECTATIONS  

TIME MANAGEMENT:  Monthly, weekly, and daily routine planning

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

SUPERVISED BY:  Principal

SUPERVISION:  Teacher’s Aide