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Kindergarten Teacher Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A 371101689teacher9.8kindergarten teacher6.12preschool teacher4.32daycare3.84elementary teacher3.248457911494015000.0056363.02124000.00YEARLY684369562025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Kindergarten Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator, is responsible for supervising children and guiding their development so they have the foundation to succeed in elementary school. Their duties include developing age-appropriate lesson plans for students with different abilities, teaching social skills through guided activities and assessing student projects.

371101689teacher9.8kindergarten teacher6.12preschool teacher4.32daycare3.84elementary teacher3.248457911494015000.0056363.02124000.00YEARLY684369562025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Kindergarten Teacher duties and responsibilities

Kindergarten Teachers help young children integrate into elementary school by providing them with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Some of their typical daily responsibilities include:

  • Using games, music, artwork, films, books, computers and other tools to teach basic educational and social skills
  • Using play-based learning and hands-on teaching methods
  • Teaching letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science
  • Maintaining grades for the students and discussing progress with parents
  • Integrating competencies, goals and objectives into lesson plans
  • Monitoring children’s interactions and nurturing cooperation and sharing
  • Working closely with administration, staff and other Teachers
  • Encouraging creativity by organizing art and craft projects

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Example 1

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We are hiring for K-8 Reading/Writing/ELA Tutors & Tutor trainees for our main location in North Brunswick, NJ. While certified teachers are preferred, all educated professionals are welcome to apply to be a Trainee.

Are you a teacher who wants to expand your repertoire and take on a new challenge? Are you an educated, articulate professional looking for a new start in a new career? Our award-winning learning center, the most successful in New Jersey hiring K-8 Reading & Writing teachers. We also do internal certification, so while certified teachers are welcome, all educated professionals are encouraged to apply. We have a thorough training program that will prepare you well and help give you a very solid, consistent, contributory, and rewarding position.

No lesson plans to write or homework assignments to grade and all instruction is one on one!

If you are a college graduate, teacher or any other professional, you are welcome to apply. We do give internal pre-employment testing to assess the best fit for you and to further evaluate your qualifications.

We currently have multiple positions open for immediate start!

Qualifications and features of the position include:

  • Associates or Bachelors Degree and passing of a basic skills/cognitive assessment (No Current College Students)
  • Must demonstrate professional demeanor
  • Teacher certification is a plus, but it is not required
  • Part-time, flexible hours and paid training, as well as full-time options for those who seek it
  • Availability to work at least 10-12 hours/week, part-time during the hours listed below, and working one day per week for an extended time is OK also.
  • Willingness to work as team player, and train as part of an already-working successful program.


Center hours:

  • School year:Monday-Thursday 4PM-10PM; Friday, 4PM-7PM, Saturday 8Am-7PM (You do not have to work all of these hours- this is just when we are open, but availability will play into salary amount)
  • Summer:Monday-Thursday, 2PM-10PM, Friday 9AM-6PM and Saturday 9AM-7PM.
  • Positive background check and own transportation
  • We are growing tremendously and look forward to getting new members of our fantastic teaching team!


Job Type: Part-time or full-time

Education:

  • Associate or Bachelor's Minimum (Required)


Work Location:

  • One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per Location: In person

Example 2

Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher

Empower College Prep Elementary School is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher who is responsible for Instruction. The Kindergarten Teacher will be committed to the mission and values of Empower College Prep.

Empower College Prep began in 2012 with a commitment to be a movement of teachers partnering with parents to transform the educational and life opportunities of their children; and to empower these children to transform their community, their country, and their world.

In 2020, we sent our first graduating class of students to college, expanded to serve grades K-2, and welcomed more than 800 students onto a new, $20 million campus on the I-17 just north of Camelback.

Over the past two years, Empower College Prep has continued to exceed the state and national average for college enrollment despite poverty and the world-wide pandemic. Now, the Charter School is preparing to add preschool and codify its Pre-K - 12 program to ensure consistency and excellence on its Colter campus and additional campuses in future years.

The key to our success is highly effective, highly committed staff who love their jobs, their colleagues, and their students.

Essential Functions

Empower College Prep s Kindergarten Teacher will be committed to the mission and values of Empower College Prep. The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for building a strong classroom culture and ensuring your scholars academic success. The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for teaching and developing the Core Values as well as the specific content area(s) based on standards to each scholar in his/her classroom(s).

The successful candidate will have the following special skills, certificates, or training:

  • Demonstrate? ?strong? ?proficiency? ?in? ?instruction? ?and? ?management, ??and? ?the? ?ability? ?to lead? ?students? ?to? ?significant? ?academic? ?gains? ?through? ?previous? ?teaching? ?experience, student? ?teaching, ??or? ?a? ?proven? ?internship, ??preferably? ?in? ?a? ?low-income? ?community with? ?a? ?significant? ?number? ?of? ?students? ?who? ?do? ?not? ?speak? ?English? ?as? ?their? ?first language.
  • Demonstrate? ?strong? ?content? ?knowledge? ?of? ?the? ?subject? ?they? ?teach.
  • Demonstrate? ?a? ?relentless? ?commitment? ?to? ?fulfilling? ?the? ?mission? ?of? ?Empower College? ?Prep? ?and? ?its? ?values? ?and? ?habits? ?for? ?success.
  • Demonstrate? ?a? ?high? ?level? ?of? ?personal? ?integrity, ?professionalism, ? ?and? ?urgent? ?drive to? ?succeed.
  • Demonstrate? ?the? ?ability? ?to? ?give? ?and? ?receive? ?constructive? ?feedback.
  • Demonstrate? ?the? ?ability? ?to? ?form? ?and? ?maintain? ?positive? ?relationships? ?with? ?students and? ?families? ?and? ? guide? ?students? ?and? ?families? ?through? ?the? ?college? ?readiness? ?and application? ?process.
  • Demonstrate? ?strong? ?organizational, ? planning, ??and? ?implementation? ?skills.







Minimum qualifications:

  • Have? ?a? ?Bachelor s? ?degree? ?from? ?an? ?accredited? ?college? ?or? ?university.
  • Be? ?Appropriately ?Certified? ?in? ?compliance? ?with? ?ADE? ?regulations (required)
  • Have? ?an? ?SEI? ?endorsement or SEI certificate (required)
  • Have? ?a? ?valid? ?IVP (Identity Verified Print) fingerprint clearance card (required) within the first 30-days of employment.
  • Teaching? ?experience? ??is? ?preferred? ?but? ?not? ?required.
  • Teaching? ?certificate? ?is? ?required.






Empower College Prep offers competitive salaries and the following benefits package for full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Supplemental Plans (Life, Critical Illness, Cancer, Hospital)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Loan Forgiveness Program

PTO and Sick Time Plans

Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
  • Do you have a valid IVP (Identity Verified Print) fingerprint clearance card?

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:
  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Teaching Certification Location: One location

Example 3

Happyland is a Faith-Based Preschool and Kindergarten.

We are looking for a qualified Kindergarten Teacher to help prepare children for First Grade. You must have great love and patience for children. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental, emotional, spritual, and academic development of the child so they can succeed in the next level of education.

Responsibilities
  • Follow the curriculum and develop creative lesson plans suitable for Kindergarten children
  • Employ a variety of educational techniques
  • Observe each child to help them develop and improve their academic skills, improve their social competencies, and build self-esteem
  • Promote literacy, math, science, and social studies skills
  • Guide children to develop their capabilities through carefully constructed lesson plans
  • Organize and supervise a classroom for children to ensure they are safe at all times
  • Track children’s progress and report to parents
  • Listen carefully to parents' requests and concerns and address them as quickly as possible
  • Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
  • Collaborate with other educators
  • Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills
  • Preferred experience as a Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher (but not mandatory)
  • Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms or willingness to learn
  • Good communication and instructional skills
  • Ability to act as a mediator between children
  • Team player, Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable

Education
  • Credential 3.0 Level III through CDECE (PDIS) OR
  • Director Qualified in Early Childhood Education OR
  • Bachelors Degree in any other area other than those listed above and two three-semester hour courses in ECE, in which one must be Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies
  • Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Ed., Special Ed, Family or Childhood Development, or Child Psychology

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • No weekends



Education:
  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
  • Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Pueblo, CO 81005: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 4

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is a trusted name among parents and families and is part of a network of hundreds of schools across the United States. Their classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to six years, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover. Highly trained teachers lead each child to reach developmental milestones, preparing the children for social and academic success.

Our client is looking for a fun, passionate, and energetic Lead Kindergarten Teacherto join their premier preschool in Malvern, PA. Employment with our client offers a competitive compensation package including salary and benefits. These benefits include employee tuition discount, paid holidays, paid time off, CDA sponsorship and professional development opportunities, and medical/dental/vision benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

Ability to understand and support the education program using learning through play philosophy

Ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all time

Ability to change children s diapers and/or assist with toileting (where necessary)

Ability to lift items/children
  • 50 pounds

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children, and parents

Ability to multitask in a lively environment and work well within a team

Ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies

Qualifications:

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field required

At least 1-year of experience working in a licensed early childhood education facility required

Meet background check eligibility

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends



Education:
  • Associate (Required)

Experience:
  • licensed early childhood education facility: 1 year Location: In person

Example 5

We are the areas "Premier Preschool Company", offering long-term positions, working in the best facilities, with an accredited program, educating 1100 children in Weston, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City and Davie, for over 30 years.

We believe teachers are the wheels of the locomotive! Qualified teachers moving from competitors must have a proven track record and will be hand selected for 49 classrooms throughout 4 locations. These candidates will quality for an above-industry compensation package.

Make your move to a more professional environment that you can thrive in; making a difference in the lives of children while enjoying your career. Come join your last and extended working family at Lil' Rascals Academy!

Specific Duties:

  • Plan and implement instruction using the Creative Curriculum, Florida State Standards and Assessment Data
  • Establish an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
  • Demonstrate effective age appropriate class management.
  • Student recordkeeping (attendance, grades, progress reports, portfolios, etc.)
  • Create purposeful lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum & State standards
  • Familiarity with the STAR Assessments
  • Ability to use sound judgment and tact when dealing with children and parents.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree or 2+ years as a private school teacher
  • 45 hours of HRS mandated course within a year of employment
  • Physical Exam
  • VECHS and DCF level 2 background screening (required)
  • Ability to perform job as teacher of small children and assure safety.
  • Willingness to continually increase knowledge in the field.
  • Demonstrates the following qualities: self motivation, self direction, as well as, creative, reliable, and professional.
  • Speak & write fluently in English

Specific Duties:

  • Plan and implement an appropriate curriculum using the Creative Curriculum
  • Establish an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
  • Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to use sound judgment and tact when dealing with children and parents.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide information when necessary.
  • Assess students performance to ensure they are mastering age-appropriate skills.
  • Monitor children s interactions, and nurture cooperation, learning, and sharing.
  • Cooperate with administration and staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Davie, FL 33314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
  • Are you willing to undergo a background check in compliance with DCF protocols & clearance through FDLE?

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:
  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • 45 Hour Courses (DCF) (Required)
  • Florida Teaching Certificate Location: In person

Example 6

Build a brighter future for all children!Join the team at Primrose School of Lake Norman where teachers are making a difference in preschoolers' lives each and every day. Teaching is more than a job. It s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. As a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Primrose School of Lake Norman, you ll create a fun, safe environment for students to discover new concepts with confidence through multi-sensory learning experiences. Enjoy the freedom to modify lessons in order to meet children where they are in the learning cycle as you help them refine kindergarten readiness skills while nurturing their social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development. Make a difference every day.

  • Day Shift 9am-6pm
  • NO Weekends
  • Paid on site training
  • 1 hr breaks daily
  • Generous time off package
  • Dental, vision and dental benefit options after 90 days
  • Lesson Plans & Resources Provided for teachers
  • Paid CPR/First Aid Training
  • Lunch Provided Daily
  • Staff Appreciation Gifts
  • Special Birthday Gifts
  • Continuing education opportunities provided regularly
  • Discount off childcare tuition

Get everything you need to give children everything they need.At Primrose School of Lake Norman, you bring the passion, and we ll give you all the tools and training to be successful. Our Balanced Learning approach was developed with early learning experts. It provides clear daily plans so you can focus your time in the classroom on forming connections with the children—and spend your time outside of school focused on yourself.
Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy, environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. Just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement.

Your days teaching preschool students will include:

  • Building genuine relationships with each child
  • Helping children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more
  • Working with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning curriculum
  • Maintaining a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence
  • Discovering what works best for each student as you teach them about the world around them

Let s talk about building a brighter future together!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Mooresville, NC 28117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:
  • NC Childcare Qualification Letter (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification Location: One location

Example 7

This position is a certified full-time elementary school teacher in the brand new campus of River City Science Academy Southeast for the 2023-2024 school year. If you do not have Florida teaching certification, you will be asked to apply for noncertified positions such as school paraprofessional, on-call substitute teacher, extended daycare teacher, etc.

  • Prepare and implement Florida Standards unit and lesson plans with innovative hands-on, and rigorous student-centered curriculum.
  • Strong understanding and ability to implement school mission and vision.
  • Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.
  • Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry
  • Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
  • Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
  • Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
  • Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility by using Florida FEAP standards
  • Take an active role in school community outreach.
  • Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students learning and well-being.
  • Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
  • Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.
  • Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.
  • Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.
  • Develops and manages human resources within the classroom by maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities, recognizing students and parents for contributions to goal achievement.
  • Uses teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background.
  • Seeks resources necessary to achieve classroom and school goals, such as; course materials that match the reading level of students.
  • Uses classroom processes that support effective teaching and learning to promote high student achievement, designing lessons to promote all students engaged in learning all the time through such strategies as active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student conversations about the learning.
  • Uses appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Principal or his designee

River City Science Academy Schools are committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. Our schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Grade levels:
  • Kindergarten
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
School subjects:
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Social Studies
School type:
  • Charter school

COVID-19 considerations:
Follow Florida Health Department and Florida DOE guidelines



Experience:
  • Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Florida Teaching Certification Location: In person

Example 8

About us

Whispering Pines Elementary is a small business in Boca Raton, FL. We are professional, agile and our goal is to The mission of Whispering Pines Elementary School is to create a safe, nurturing, learning environment and provide appropriate instructional resources to ensure the success of our teachers and students. We will incorporate a variety of innovative strategies, including the use of technology that will meet the unique needs of the whole child promoting high academic standards set by the Florida Department of Education..

Our work environment includes:
  • Modern office setting
  • Food provided


This position is responsible for educating students in grades 3-5 in a fun, innovative and engaging manner. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in the teaching field, experience in the field of education, and will be working towards certification of their teaching license. Successful candidates for this position will be highly motivated and always on the lookout for ways to better our school's environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Be able to critique and justify curriculum.
  • Teach lessons that are interesting to children.
  • Assess lesson effectiveness.
  • Evaluate individual student progress and use data to alter lessons if needed.
  • Be organized and able to plan lessons with student interests in mind.
  • Have a broad knowledge in various subjects.
  • Know how to teach math, reading, writing, and spelling.
  • Communicate with school administrators and parents effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Grade levels:
  • Kindergarten
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
School subjects:
  • English
  • History
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Social Studies
School type:
  • Public school



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Boca Raton, FL 33496: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • Teaching: 1 year Location: In person

Example 9

Pre-K Teacher Job Description

Part or Full Time Available

Young Learners Academy provides childcare and education to children ages 2 through 5. The first part of our program focuses on school readiness by introducing children to specific academic subjects, such as math, science, and phonics through teacher instruction and active student participation. The second part of our program we call our Stay and Play program; where children are encouraged and prompted to learn through their environment and play. Studies show that interactive play helps bolster a child s academic learning and the development of social-emotional skills. The balance of teacher-directed and student-directed activities throughout the day is designed to instill an early love of learning as we prepare each child to continue their education after YLA.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units and a willingness to participate in continuing education.
  • Experience preferred, but not mandatory
  • Candidate must be able to pass FBI fingerprint clearance
  • Candidates must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current CPR Certification.
  • Candidate should have a growth mindset and a team spirit
  • Candidate must be able, comfortable, and willing to work with all age groups from 2 to 6 years old
  • Candidate must be willing to teach in a team teaching environment

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily care and supervision of children ages 2-Kindergarten
  • Preparing the children for entrance into Kindergarten, using a Developmental Teaching Approach
  • Daily communication with parents/guardians
  • Lesson Planning
  • Design and construction of classroom bulletin boards
  • Experience with Google Docs to create calendars and simple spreadsheets
  • Use of Internet and Applications for Parent Communication
  • Some housekeeping

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: In person

Example 10

Saturn Elementary is seeking an energetic Kindergarten Teacherto work with their dedicated team of educators in Cocoa.

At Saturn, we provide a safe and supportive community where ALL will achieve personal growth.

Qualifications:
  • FL Certification in Elementary Education K-6 is required

Qualified teachers must create an online Brevard Public School application (Beacon) and apply for this position on our website: [website]

Candidates are also encouraged to send a resume to Angela Benoit, School Secretary, at Saturn Elementary School.

Please note salary is based on verifiable years of teaching experience as per District guidelines.

As thelargest employer in Brevard County, we are proud to offer all our full-time employees excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $46,800.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Face masks are optional, however, the School District strongly recommends the use of face coverings for students and staff as a precautionary measure.

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • FL DOE Elementary Ed. K-6 Certification Location: One location

Example 11

JOB Purpose: Create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.

Essential Duties AND Responsibilities

Instruction/Education Responsibilities
  • Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
  • Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
  • Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and learning opportunities.
  • Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
  • Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
  • Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons.
  • Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.
  • Maintains accurate and completes student records.
  • Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
  • Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
  • Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral presentations.
  • Coordinates class field trips (as required).
  • Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
  • Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
  • Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
  • Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  • Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
  • Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as appropriate.
  • Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
  • Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.

Instructional Planning
  • Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
  • Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and students needs.
  • Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
  • Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
  • Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
  • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional program.

School/Community Relations
  • Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
  • Communicates clearly, consistently and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
  • Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
  • Participates in parent communication activities.
  • Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required).

**MAY Perform OTHER Duties AS Assigned
  • *

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

JOB Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
  • Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
  • Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
  • Understanding of and commitment to company values.
  • Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
  • Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
  • Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
  • Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:
  • Teaching Certification Location: One location
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Kindergarten Teachers work at public and private elementary schools to teach and motivate children ages four to six. They create lessons on a range of subjects, including basic introductory math, handwriting, spelling, reading, drawing and personal hygiene. Kindergarten Teachers teach students how to communicate their needs, work together with others and express their emotions in a healthy way. They also provide a safe environment for students to practice their fine motor skills through cutting paper, building structures, counting and completing art projects. They grade student projects and create plans to ensure their academic and behavioral development.

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Kindergarten Teachers need a variety of skills in order to maintain an organized and positive learning environment for their students, including:

  • Advanced teaching and leadership skills
  • Strong knowledge of subjects to teach students, such as math and science
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  • Creative and artistic abilities
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Time management skills and the ability to multitask
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Kindergarten Teacher salary expectations

Kindergarten Teachers make an average of $33,014 per year in the United States. This salary may vary depending on the candidate’s specific location, education and experience.

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Kindergarten Teacher education and training requirements

Kindergarten Teachers are required to have at least a bachelor’s degree in elementary or childhood education, though many schools prefer to hire candidates who have a master’s degree in education as well. In addition, Teachers will need to complete appropriate licensing requirements, which often include a valid state-issued teaching certificate for Pre-K through third grade. For candidates who pursued a degree in a specific subject rather than education, employers may prefer them to have also earned a certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or other credentials, like the Early Childhood Teacher certification.

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Most schools look for Kindergarten Teachers who have prior work experience as a Kindergarten or Preschool Teacher, Teaching Assistant or Teacher’s Aide. In general, Teachers should have excellent knowledge of child development and the latest education theories and practices, and they should typically have a few years of experience working with young children. Many applicants complete a student teaching internship as part of their training to become Kindergarten Teachers.

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