Kindergarten Teacher

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is seeking a dedicated teacher to meet assigned classes in designated locations and times. You will plan lessons that address diverse student needs and create a learning environment conducive to growth.

You will guide instruction toward district curriculum goals, communicate clear objectives, prepare for classes, and maintain accurate records as required by policy. You will assess student progress and collaborate with parents and district specialists to

Qualifications

• Creates an organized and productive classroom environment.
• Plans a program of study to meet student needs and abilities.
• Aligns instruction with district curriculum goals and objectives.
• Communicates clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation when required.
• Maintains records and communicates with parents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at locations and times designated.
• Guides learning toward district curriculum goals with clear objectives.
• Maintains proper records and evidence of preparation as required.
• Assesses students' progress and reports as required.
• Communicates with parents and uses district policies for conduct.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and supports professional growth.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Curriculum alignment

Parent communication

Recordkeeping

Professional development

Job description

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.


• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.


• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.


• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.


• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.


• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.


• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.


• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.


• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.


• Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.


• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.


• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.


• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.


• Takes an active part in the contractually -approved