Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a full-time Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing students with essential academic skills for daily living and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Candidates must possess a valid teaching credential and relevant degree. This position emphasizes effective teaching practices and professional responsibilities, with various evaluations to ensure student growth. Interested applicants should contact the Human Resources Director for more details.

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.
• Degree(s) required and area of major study.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with academic skills necessary for daily living.
• Promote a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare and grade assignments using rubrics.
• Use diverse instructional methods and technology.
• Adhere to district policies and professional responsibilities.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Technology use

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Teaching certification/license

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Greenville Public School District – Greenville, Mississippi. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5574454

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Greenville Public School District

Job Description

Teacher

Title: Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and area of major study

Reports To: Superintendent of Education, the Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated supervisor.

Job Goal: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

Lesson Plans

• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, anchor benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior
• Maintains poise and self control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

Follows Lesson Cycle

• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State‑Wide Testing Program over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction / re‑teaches as necessary
• Provides appropriate lesson closure

Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
• Communicates directions clearly
• Uses correct oral and written communication
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
• Documents instruction based on state frameworks

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in‑service training programs required by the school or district
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and other supervisor

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Janet McDavid‑Collins , Human Resources Director
• Central Office
• Phone: (662) 334‑7005
• Email: [e-mail]