Junior Kindergartner Teacher

Shenandoah Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Community School District is seeking a dedicated Junior Kindergarten Teacher to foster a flexible learning environment at Shenandoah Elementary School.

The candidate will create engaging lesson plans, promote students' personal growth, and maintain effective communication with parents and staff. A valid Iowa teaching certificate and relevant endorsement are required.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on early education and student development.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa teaching certificate is required for this teaching role.
• Must possess endorsement in the relevant content area.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth.
• Communicates with parents about student's progress.

Skills

Competent in content area

Classroom management

Education

Current Iowa teaching certificate

Endorsement in content area

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Date Posted: 4/30/2026

Location: Shenandoah Elementary School

Date Available: 08/17/2026

Position Summary

To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for students, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Reports to

Building principal

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Current Iowa teaching certificate
• Endorsement in content area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competent in content area
• Classroom management

Classification

• Certified Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students 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 district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.