Kindergarten Teacher

Academy of Arts & Knowledge; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy of Arts and Knowledge in Fort Collins seeks a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to create a flexible elementary program and a classroom environment that supports learning and growth. You will build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff while delivering a well-rounded curriculum aligned with state standards.

The role emphasizes integrating arts into instruction, differentiating for diverse learners, and using assessments to guide instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and coursework required for certification/licensure.
• Colorado Department of Education Teacher License.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health and music using approved curriculum.
• Integrates movement, music and art into lessons when appropriate.
• Instructs students in citizenship and social-emotional skills per state requirements.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Uses assessments to improve learning and instruction.
• Communicates with parents about student progress.

Skills

Reading

Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Art

Music

Social Studies

Differentiated Instruction

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree + certification/licensure

Colorado Department of Education Teacher License

Job description

The Academy of Arts and Knowledge is a public elementary charter school that offers an enhanced school year with year-round educationally based programming through The AAK Community Learning Center. We are a small arts integrated school community offering an exceptional work environment and opportunities for growth. If you are a creative, energetic, and motivated individual that enjoys providing outstanding educational experience for children this position is for you!

The Kindergarten Teacher at AAK is responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for college, vocational school or acquiring employment, in accordance with each student's ability; and establishing positive relationships with parents and with other staff members.

The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibility, frequency, and percentages may vary depending on other factors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, and music to students in a classroom using school-approved curriculum and any other appropriate learning activities
• Integrates movement, music, and art into the curriculum or learning activities when appropriate
• Instructs students in citizenship, social-emotional skills, and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• 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 with the identified objectives
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Explains learning objectives and student expectations
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students. Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection, and self-assessment
• Uses assessment to improve learning and instruction
• Sets behavior expectations and consequences that are clear and consistently enforced
• Participates in functional behavior assessments and in the development of intervention and support plans of individual students as necessary and required
• Assumes responsibility for instruction, duties, supervision of students, and required meetings at designated times
• Utilizes standards based grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as required.
• Complies with school-set expectations for lesson plans, instructional reviews, evaluations, report cards, and other required submissions throughout the year
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students, staff, and parents in a positive and professional matter
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Establishes rapport with students and provides a positive, safe and orderly climate conducive to learning
• Actively participates in the full implementation of the School Unified Improvement Plan
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities
• Supervises students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Participates in after-school or off-campus activities and events as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure.
• Colorado Department of Education Teacher License