Kindergarten Teacher

Alpine School District; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District in Orem, Utah, is hiring for the position of Kindergarten Teacher. This full-time role focuses on facilitating student success and implementing district-approved curriculum. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and skills in effective communication and ability to cater to individual learning needs.

The district offers a supportive environment for educators, ensuring professional growth and effective student engagement. The position emphasizes the importance of a safe and conducive classroom atmosphere, along with parental involvement and cooperation with fellow educators.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data information systems and data analysis.
• Ability to differentiate instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Education

Early Childhood Certification

Elementary K-6 Certification

Job description

Position starting: Kindergarten Teacher
FTE: Full-Time
One year
Hiring Manager: Matt Dias
email: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]

Certification

• Early Childhood
• Elementary 1-8
• Elementary K-6

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.