Kindergarten Teacher

Nimble; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble in Arkansas seeks a qualified classroom teacher for a 190-day contract. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education and a valid Arkansas teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one with endorsed specialties.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong belief that all students can learn, uphold excellent attendance, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing while engaging with a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid AR Teaching Certificate or ability to obtain with appropriate endorsements.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record and communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of best instructional practices and positive interpersonal skills.
• Professional verification of teaching performance or student teaching experience.
• Willingness to comply with State Board of Education standards.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Foster students’ self-esteem positively.
• Work with diverse student populations.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Plan and guide learning to meet program objectives.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Use diagnostic and progress assessments effectively.
• Choose and apply appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students.
• Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and growth.
• Collaborate to support the school’s program and district goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Ethical professionalism

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Reports to: P-5 Building Principal

Work Schedule: 190 Day Contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals