- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or self-selected professional growth activities that will include courses or activities related to instruction.
Requirements & Skills 1
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Appropriate Licensure
Job summary 2
A Kindergarten Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.
Duties & Responsibilities 2
- Establishes and implements daily written lesson plans.
- Evaluates student learning and revises instruction accordingly.
- Structures teaching to encourage independent thinking by students.
- Effectively prepares/uses instructional materials and technology resources.
- Maintains appropriate expectations for all students.
- Differentiates instruction.
- Maintains appropriate student classroom behavior.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the subject/grade.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness and flexibility.
- Displays enthusiasm for teaching.
- Utilizes strategies to meet class objectives, student needs, and abilities.
- Effectively motivates students.
- Manages Instructional time wisely.
- Provides an appropriate learning environment.
- Models acceptable written and oral expressions
- Effectively communicates with students, parents, and the community.
- Provides appropriate feedback to students.
- Uses measures of student learning to improve instruction.
- Models professional, moral, and ethical standards and personal integrity.
- Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
- Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, staff, parents, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
- Provides services to the professional, the school division, and/or the community.
- Displays professionalism.
- Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality.
- Submits required reports on time and meets other deadlines.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Follows proper channels of communication.
- Appropriately maintains confidentiality.
- Is familiar with and abides by School Board policies, regulations, and school procedures.
Requirements & Skills 2
- Possesses or qualifies for a Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
- Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area and demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.
- Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
- Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
- Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, staff, co-workers, and community agencies.
- Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children that may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
- Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity, and individual differences of others.
Job summary 3
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Kindergarten Teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing a district-approved curriculum. Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes. Addresses specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. Provides feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities 3
- Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
- Administers standardized tests by District testing programs.
Requirements & Skills 3
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Current Certification appropriate to the position.
- Current valid Driver’s License (If applicable for the position).
- Bachelor from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Master’s Degree in a related area preferred.
Job summary 4
We seek a skilled and passionate Kindergarten Teacher. The Kindergarten Teacher must be able to develop and implement differentiated lessons by ability level and learning style that are hands-on, interactive, and aligned with the Standards of Excellence. Additionally, the Kindergarten Teacher must be able to promote a classroom environment that recognizes and appreciates diversity.
Duties & Responsibilities 4
- Increasing student growth and achievement by developing and implementing lessons and activities based on individual needs and learning styles
- Analyzing data to determine individual students’ areas of strength and areas in need of improvement and using this data to influence instructional decisions
- Monitoring student progress through formal and informal assessments
- Monitoring personal progress through reflection and creation of a Professional Growth Plan
- Implementing a proactive, consistent, and effective classroom management system
- Participating in Professional Development workshops and opportunities
Requirements & Skills 4
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certification in appropriate field of education
- Experience integrating curriculum, state Standards of Excellence, and effective instructional practices
- Experience creating standards-based lessons, units, and assessments
- Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Job summary 5
The Kindergarten Teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Duties & Responsibilities 5
- Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Implement useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
- Select and utilize effective instructional methods and learning materials
- Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians
- Engage in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
- Work collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program
- Regular and dependable attendance
Requirements & Skills 5
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Teacher's Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements preferred)
- Ability to pass an extensive background check
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding staff and students
Job summary 6
The Kindergarten Teacher has primary responsibility for his/her class. The Kindergarten Teacher embraces the vision, mission, and core values of the school.
Duties & Responsibilities 6
- Create learning experiences in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies that incorporate inquiry.
- Collaborate with other members of the grade level team to prepare daily and long-range lesson plans that ensure instructional continuity within the grade level.
- Collaborate with the Department Chairs of Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies/Science to ensure smooth implementation of the curriculum across grade levels and into the Middle School.
- Collaborate with the Math Specialist regarding math lesson planning and the administration of the Math Inventory (MI).
- Coordinate with specialist teachers to encourage the integration of their subjects and classroom topics and themes, as appropriate.
- Differentiate instruction, as appropriate, to maximize the learning experience of all students.
- Collaborate with Learning Specialists to support the learning of all students.
Requirements & Skills 6
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study
Job summary 7
Under the general supervision of a building principal, Kindergarten Teacher performs a variety of tasks with major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students shall include skill development, the expansion of knowledge, and the development of the ability to reason. Responsibilities include supervision, guidance, discipline, and safety of students. The use of independent judgment and decision-making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies, or precedents.
Duties & Responsibilities 7
- Identifies the needs of individual students by continuous assessment of their abilities.
- Uses identified student needs to plan instruction.
- Prepares and writes instructional plans.
- Uses a variety of appropriate methods and materials to implement instructional plans.
- Organizes and manages the classroom to create the optimum learning conditions.
- Applies to learn theories to meet the needs of students.
- Evaluates and reports student progress.
- Supervises students in and out of the classroom.
- Initiates, plans, and carries out parent conferences.
- Initiates and maintains communication with parents and colleagues.
- Plans and coordinates the activities of educational assistants and other para-professionals as assigned.
- Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
- Assists in the assessment of building-level needs and the planning required to meet those needs.
- Attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned or directed (or if individual volunteers).
- Sets and carries out goals each year.
Requirements & Skills 7
- A High School Diploma
Job summary 8
The Kindergarten Teacher provides students with appropriate in-person and distance or virtual instruction in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Duties & Responsibilities 8
- Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance, and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Requirements & Skills 8
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Valid teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
- Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Job summary 9
The Kindergarten Teacher provides appropriate instruction to elementary school students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.
Duties & Responsibilities 9
- Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic
- programs.
- Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative models with special education students and teachers.
- May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and field trips.
- Design standards-driven instruction and use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
- Responsible for planning and implementing support for personalized
- learning for all students to respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
- Strong working/communication skills with students, parents, and peers.
- Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Requirements & Skills 9
- Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels
- Criminal background check
Job summary 10
We are looking for a Kindergarten Teacher.
Duties & Responsibilities 10
- Write weekly lesson plans in one subject.
- Share plans across the grade level in self-contained grades.
- Internalize, individualize, and execute common lesson plans. Teach all lessons with rigor.
- Make instructional choices based on data with joy and urgency.
- Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and actionImplement school-wide systems for academics and behavior.
- Build an achievement-oriented culture during key moments like morning & afternoon circle.
- Provide consistent rewards and consequences for behavior.
- Engage families through phone calls, home visits, notes, and more.
- Participate in an annual three-week staff training before the school’s opening.
- Commit to teaching an extended schedule and daily professional development.
Requirements & Skills 10
- Full-time classroom experience in a school setting, preferably in a high-performing urban school environment.
- Experience teaching their content, either in small group or large group settings.
- A Master’s Degree in the content area is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree, teaching certification, and a desire to make history are required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the role of a kindergarten teacher?
A Kindergarten teacher plays a critical role in the early education and development of children, usually aged around 5 to 6 years old. They create and enforce a classroom environment that stimulates learning, social skills, and personal growth, while introducing children to the structured environment of school.
Here are some of the key responsibilities of a Kindergarten teacher:
Develop Lesson Plans: Kindergarten teachers create and implement lesson plans that teach basic skills such as phonetics, reading, writing, science, and math, often aligned with state or national education standards. They also incorporate creative activities and play to make learning more engaging.
Teach and Facilitate Learning: They instruct children using various teaching methods such as demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on activities to engage students and make learning interactive and fun.
Assess Student Progress: Kindergarten teachers regularly assess student performance to ensure they are meeting learning objectives. They monitor students' academic progress and social development and provide feedback to parents or guardians.
Classroom Management: They maintain order within the classroom and create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. This includes setting classroom rules and routines, managing behavior, and resolving conflicts.
Parent Communication: They maintain regular communication with parents or guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress and behavior. This may include meetings, progress reports, and addressing any concerns.
Special Needs Accommodation: They adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, including those with special needs.
Social and Emotional Development: They help children develop critical social skills and emotional understanding, teaching them how to interact with others, share, express their feelings appropriately, and develop a sense of self-confidence and independence.
Health and Safety: They ensure the health and safety of children, which includes supervising children in the classroom and on the playground, and teaching basic hygiene and safety rules.
Professional Development: Kindergarten teachers continue their own education and professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching strategies, educational research, and changes in curriculum and standards.
Remember, the specific role of a Kindergarten teacher can vary based on factors such as the school's philosophy, curriculum, location, and the specific needs of the students in their class.
Who does a kindergarten teacher work with?
A kindergarten teacher works with a diverse range of individuals, each contributing in some way to the learning and development of the students. Here are some of the key people they work with:
Students: The most direct and significant interactions a kindergarten teacher has is with their students. They instruct and guide these young learners throughout the school day, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
Parents/Guardians: Communication and collaboration with parents or guardians is vital for understanding students' backgrounds, needs, and progress. Teachers often have regular meetings, conferences, or informal chats with parents/guardians to discuss their child's development and any concerns that may arise.
Other Teachers: Kindergarten teachers often collaborate with other teachers in the school, sharing resources, strategies, and advice. They may also work closely with teachers in higher grades to ensure their students are prepared for the transition.
School Administrators: These include principals, vice principals, and others involved in running the school. Teachers report to these individuals and work with them to ensure they are meeting the school's objectives and standards.
Support Staff: This can include teaching assistants who help manage the classroom, special education professionals who assist with students who have special needs, and school counselors who can provide additional support for students' social and emotional development.
School Nurses: They may work closely with school nurses to handle any health issues that may arise during the school day.
Custodial Staff: Cooperation with custodial staff is important to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the classroom and other shared spaces.
External Professionals: Depending on the needs of the students, a kindergarten teacher may also work with outside specialists such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, or psychologists.
Remember, the specifics of who a kindergarten teacher works with can vary based on factors like the size and structure of the school, the resources available, and the needs of the students.
