Kindergarten Teacher

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestwood Public Schools seeks an energetic Kindergarten Teacher to deliver standards-aligned instruction in a high‑quality early learning setting. You will implement district curriculum, foster foundational literacy and math skills, and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

You will differentiate instruction for diverse learners, collaborate with special education and English learner staff, and monitor student progress to inform teaching decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and a valid teaching certificate.
• Endorsements: K-5 All Subjects or ZO/NS options; ESL endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using district curriculum.
• Provide explicit instruction in literacy and early math.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with special education and EL staff to meet student needs.
• Administer assessments and monitor progress to guide instruction.

Skills

Foundational literacy instruction

Foundational mathematics instruction

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (Teaching)

Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-5 All Subjects endorsement

ESL Endorsement preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  Highview Elementary
• Date Available:
  Immediate

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with
  • (ZG) Endorsement in Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom) or Lower Elementary (PK–3) (ZO)
  • (NS) English as a Second Language Endorsement preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using district-approved curriculum and research-based instructional practices.
• Provide explicit, systematic instruction in foundational literacy, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and early writing.
• Develop foundational mathematics skills, including number sense, counting, operations, patterns, and problem-solving.
• Incorporate developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including hands‑on activities, purposeful play, movement, and exploration.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse academic, developmental, behavioral, and linguistic needs.
• Establish and maintain a safe, structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop and consistently reinforce classroom routines, behavioral expectations, and positive student interactions.
• Teach and support essential kindergarten readiness skills, including independence, self‑regulation, cooperation, responsibility, and following directions.
• Implement proactive classroom management strategies and positive behavioral interventions to support student success.
• Administer required assessments, monitor student progress, and use data to adjust instruction and identify areas of need.
• Participate in the district's MTSS process, implement appropriate interventions, and maintain required progress‑monitoring documentation.
• Collaborate with special education staff, interventionists, English learner staff, and other support personnel to meet individual student needs.
• Implement accommodations and instructional supports outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, including attendance, assessments, grades or progress reports, and intervention documentation.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom expectations.
• Participate in grade-level collaboration, professional learning communities, staff meetings, professional development, and district initiatives.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students and ensure their safety during instructional activities, transitions, and assigned duties.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comply with district policies, administrative procedures, applicable laws, and professional responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration consistent with the position and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement rigorous, standards-based instruction using a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• Differentiate instruction through whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning experiences to address diverse student needs.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and independent learning skills.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment through consistent expectations and positive behavior supports.
• Assess student learning using classroom assessments, district benchmark assessments, and progress-monitoring tools to inform instructional decisions.
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans aligned with district curriculum, learning targets, and Michigan Academic Standards.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, achievement, assessment data, and other required documentation in accordance with district policies and state requirements.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and strategies to support learning at home.
• Collaborate with colleagues to analyze student data, implement interventions, and support students through MTSS, IEP, and Section 504 processes as appropriate.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), staff meetings, parent conferences, professional development, and other school activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for extended periods.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

EVALUATION: Annual

SALARY: Commensurate with Teaching Contract Salary Schedule

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2026-27 School Year

Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and providing equity in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or its programs and activities.