Kindergarten General Curriculum Teacher — Creative & Data-Driven

Rockford Public School District 205; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 43,642 - 91,830; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Public School District 205 in Illinois is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher 1.0FTE to deliver a general curriculum and create engaging, inquiry-based lessons that meet diverse learners’ needs.

The role emphasizes using varied instructional strategies, maintaining accurate records, collaborating in PLCs, and ensuring a safe, disciplined classroom environment while aligning with district standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Updates and maintains all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Job description

Rockford Public School District 205 in Illinois is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher 1.0FTE to deliver a general curriculum and create engaging, inquiry-based lessons that meet diverse learners’ needs.

The role emphasizes using varied instructional strategies, maintaining accurate records, collaborating in PLCs, and ensuring a safe, disciplined classroom environment while aligning with district standards and policies.