Kindergarten Educator: Nurturing Growth & Discovery

Orange-County-Public-Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools’ Luminary Elementary in Orlando seeks a Kindergarten Teacher to provide a nurturing learning environment and deliver the Florida standards-based curriculum to young students.

The role requires collaboration with administrators, teachers and families, ongoing assessment, and use of technology to support instruction. A bachelor's degree and Florida certification are required, with opportunity for professional growth and involvement in school programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligibility to teach in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Child development

Communication skills

Technology use

Planning skills

Classroom management

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida teaching certificate

Job description

Orange County Public Schools’ Luminary Elementary in Orlando seeks a Kindergarten Teacher to provide a nurturing learning environment and deliver the Florida standards-based curriculum to young students.

The role requires collaboration with administrators, teachers and families, ongoing assessment, and use of technology to support instruction. A bachelor's degree and Florida certification are required, with opportunity for professional growth and involvement in school programs.