Early Childhood Teacher: Ignite Learning & Growth

EARLY CHILDHOOD AT KENNEDY; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Unified School District in Kansas is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for a full-time, 1.0 FTE position. The role supports 8 hours per day, 188 days per year for new teachers, with starting date immediately.

Candidates must hold a Kansas Teaching Certificate/License and maintain 'highly qualified' status per KSDE and federal regulations; SPED/ESL endorsement preferred. Reports to the principal; duties include delivering instruction, assessing progress, and collaborating with staff to

Qualifications

• Kansas Teaching Certificate/License
• "Highly qualified" status according to KSDE and federal regulations
• SPED and/or ESL endorsement preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Builds instruction upon previously learned materials.
• Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for the content area.
• Uses a variety of teaching materials and techniques as appropriate for all students/adults as assigned.
• Provides for regular assessment of student/adult needs and progress.
• Provides for appropriate re-teaching, adaptation, and/or extensions if needed.
• Provides evidence of individual student/adult learning.
• Prepares for assigned classes and can show evidence of such preparation.
• Demonstrates command of the subject matter for which he/she is assigned to teach/coordinate.
• Implements the district's written curriculum and the state and district assessment program.
• Demonstrates commitment to learn and apply new instructional and technology skills as related to the assignment.
• Works with other members of the staff in planning building or district curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, methods, and assessments.
• Attends and participates in assigned staff/team meetings.
• Cooperates with others regarding the selection, use, and sharing of books, equipment, andother instructional materials.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Establishes and maintains communications with students, parents, colleagues, and others as related to the assignment.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates respect and value for all students and staff.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards.
• Meets and instructs students/adults at designated location and times.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains state certification/licensure standards for teachers in the field for which he/she is assigned.

Job description

Lawrence Unified School District in Kansas is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for a full-time, 1.0 FTE position. The role supports 8 hours per day, 188 days per year for new teachers, with starting date immediately.

Candidates must hold a Kansas Teaching Certificate/License and maintain 'highly qualified' status per KSDE and federal regulations; SPED/ESL endorsement preferred. Reports to the principal; duties include delivering instruction, assessing progress, and collaborating with staff to