Kindergarten Teacher

Primary School; Nettleton (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nettleton School District’s Primary School in Mississippi is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher to plan and deliver instruction for student learning in the classroom and school.

The role requires a valid teaching license with the appropriate endorsement and the ability to maintain records, manage behavior, and work with families and staff. This is a full-time position with 187 days per year and salary according to the School Board Pay Plan.

Qualifications

• Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school)
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and community
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior in various areas
• Willingness to travel to more than one work location if itinerant

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction
• Provides a positive classroom environment
• Uses varied instructional strategies to meet varied student needs
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy
• Communicates student progress to parents
• Collaborates with colleagues and administration
• Engages in professional growth activities
• Contributes to total school program

Skills

Teaching license

Classroom management

Student supervision

Professionalism

Education

Teaching credential

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970118

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Nettleton School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

TEACHER - CLASSROOM

POSITION TYPE

Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school)
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
• Ability to prepare required written reports.
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possesses high moral standards, professionalism, and integrity

REPORTS TO

School Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction
• Provides a positive classroom environment that promotes student learning
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs
• Complies with state laws, school board policies, and administrative regulations
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom and school
• Encourages the productive citizenship and respectful conduct of students
• Monitors and assesses student progress
• Identifies resources and personnel to meet the needs of individual students
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Informs parents regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues
• Demonstrates positive school-community relations
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, and administration
• Engages in professional growth activities and demonstrates professionalism
• Identifies needed resources and materials for classroom instruction
• Contributes to the total school program
• Performs other duties as assigned by school administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 days per year. Additional days may be contracted for specific job assignments. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Valeria Gladney , Principal
• Primary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]