KINDERGARTEN TEACHER-195 DAY

IMDiversity; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity in Manassas, VA seeks a Kindergarten Teacher for the 195-day calendar year. The position focuses on planning and delivering instruction for grades K-5, managing behavior, and assessing student progress.

It requires collaboration with colleagues and alignment to Prince William County curriculum standards, with possible assignments to reading or technology labs. The role emphasizes differentiating instruction, building positive classroom environments, and maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Virginia teaching license eligibility.
• Experience in K-5 instruction preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional program aligned to curriculum.
• Assess student achievement and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain safe, orderly classroom and communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in professional development.

Job description

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER-195 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060250

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Ellis ES

LOCATION: Manassas,VA

POSITION TITLE: KINDERGARTEN TEACHER-195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS: An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY: This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades K-5. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education, elementary classroom teacher (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or departmental setting, but a teacher might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to reading or technology labs. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and or other designated administrator.

Job Description

DAYS: 195

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-Time

Teacher, Kindergarten

Job Code: 000240 Job Title: Teacher, Kindergarten

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades K-5. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education, elementary classroom teacher (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or departmental setting, but a teacher might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to reading or technology labs. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and or other designated administrator.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implements an instructional program, which provides appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction
• Plans and delivers instruction in adherence to the Prince William County Curriculum documents regarding specific teaching assignments
• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes
• Plans appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, school grounds, and during lunch; this will not include the duty-free lunch, except in emergency situations; no student should be left alone
• Cooperates with and participates in the planning and the evaluation of the school program
• Requests the assistance of resource personnel as needed and works cooperatively to ensure an appropriate learning environment for all students
• Participates in the professional development program of the schools and School Division
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non school-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Follows the ethics of the profession
• Supports actively a parent/teacher or parent/student organization and promotes parent/teacher partnerships
• Enforces policies and regulations as established by the Prince William County School Board and staff in accordance with any program guidelines
• Supervises pupil activities in buildings and on grounds during and after school hours and is responsible for the conduct and safety of students in the classroom and on school grounds; no group of students should be left unattended
• Demonstrates prompt and accurate written communications and reports
• Adheres to county and school disciplinary procedures

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030".
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• communicate effective.
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population.
• report to work on a regular and punctual base as scheduled.
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology.
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Qualifications for Successful Performance

• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Knowledge of Prince William County Curricula, program of studies related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skill in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills
• If teaching a foreign language, proficiency in oral and written communications in that language
• If teaching choral music, ability to teach through demonstrating singing/choral techniques, proficiency on the piano; ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching instrumental music classes, proficiency in one or more musical instruments, and the ability to model correct playing techniques in all instruments; ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching visual art, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning, as appropriate
• Ability to plan and implement lessons using the Standards-Based Instructional Planning Process, based on Division and school objectives, and the needs and abilities of assigned students

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

Certification and License Requirements

• State Collegiate Professional, Post Graduate Professional, or appropriate vocational license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s); must be eligible for Virginia Teacher Certification Program or licensure
• Other If assigned off-site tasks or serving as an itinerant, possession of a valid automobile operator’s license to operate a vehicle in Virginia is required

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.