Kindergarten Teacher

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Cloud School District 742 seeks a full-time elementary teacher to create a safe, caring climate and culture in partnership with the community. The role emphasizes instruction that engages learners and prepares them for today and tomorrow's society.

Requirements include an active Minnesota elementary license and a willingness to collaborate with families, build professional skills, and support district goals.

Qualifications

• Current Elementary license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of content, pedagogy, and student needs.
• Experience is preferred but not required for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students and select instructional goals.
• Design coherent instruction and assess student learning.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport; manage procedures and space.
• Communicate clearly, use questioning techniques, engage learners and provide feedback.
• Reflect on teaching and maintain accurate records; communicate with families.

Skills

Content knowledge

Pedagogy

Knowledge of students

Instructional goals

Resources awareness

Coherent instruction design

Assessing student learning

Respectful environment

Culture for learning

Classroom management

Organization of space

Clear communication

Questioning techniques

Engaging students

Providing feedback

Flexibility and responsiveness

Reflecting on teaching

Record keeping

Family communication

Professional development

Professionalism

Education

Elementary license (MDE)

Job description

TYPE OF POSITION

FTE

Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Building Principals, Immediate Supervisor

SUPERVISION

None

SALARY RANGE

$50,876 - $93,552 /year (based on education and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Current Elementary license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Preferred

Previous related experience

POSITION SUMMARY

To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Instructional Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Select instructional goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning

Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

Instructional Interaction

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Grow and develop professionally
• Show professionalism
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

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