Universal Academy Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten teacher

Job Summary: Kindergarten teacher will guide young students through their first truly structured school experience that sets them on the path to elementary education.

Introduce students to basic academic instruction, exposing them to opportunities to develop their socialization skills and observing their behavior.

Kindergarten teacher duties and responsibilities

· Introduce lessons that promote critical thinking skills and abstract concepts.

· Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children

· Develop age-appropriate lesson plans for students with different abilities.

· Teaching letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science

· Teach students social skills, academic concepts, how to follow a schedule and how to comply with rules in individual and group settings to prepare for elementary education

· Make student observations regarding their strengths, abilities and areas of improvement, and report to parents and specialized educators if necessary for further testing and intervention

· Teach and enforce individualized classroom and playground, hallway and cafeteria rules for order and safety in the school

· Maintain classroom discipline

Other

· Complete daily student attendance, enter grades, complete progress reports online

· Complete weekly quiz trackers for collecting data on students’ academic progress.

· Attend quarterly data meetings to discuss students’ academic data

· Talk to parents about their children’s progress

· Document parent teacher communication

· Attend weekly professional development trainings

Qualifications

· The Kindergarten Teacher will be thoroughly committed to Universal Academy’s mission. All candidates must enjoy working with children, have a positive attitude, and serve as a role model for our students. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

· At least 1-2 years of experience working with children

· Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members

· Action-oriented and adaptable approach to curriculum planning

· Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

· Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed

Skills/Personal Attributes

Kindergarten teacher must possess the following skills and attributes:

· Teaching skills

· Team building skills

· Patience to work with young students

· Analytical and problem solving skills

· Effective verbal and listening communications skills

· Stress management skills

· Time management skills

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred:

Experience in kindergarten education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Burnsville, MN 55337 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burnsville, MN 55337: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000