Kindergarten Teacher - Dynamic Elementary Class (Temp)

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for Kelly Park School in Orlando, Florida. The position is temporary through January 2027 and requires a bachelor’s degree with Florida certification eligibility.

You will join a collaborative team to deliver curriculum, supervise students, and maintain strong parent communication. Qualified candidates will plan and implement activities, use diverse instructional techniques, and continuously pursue professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for Kelly Park School in Orlando, Florida. The position is temporary through January 2027 and requires a bachelor’s degree with Florida certification eligibility.

You will join a collaborative team to deliver curriculum, supervise students, and maintain strong parent communication. Qualified candidates will plan and implement activities, use diverse instructional techniques, and continuously pursue professional growth.