Kindergarten Teacher: Inspire Early Learners & Growth

Warrenton Elementary; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrenton Elementary in Vicksburg, Mississippi is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will provide instruction in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music in a standards-based classroom aligned to the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.

The role includes planning, delivering engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families and staff to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate in vacant area

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student need and cooperates with staff in helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through displays and centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Participates with administrator to develop teacher evaluation methods.
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities and field lessons.
• Administers group standardized tests per state/district testing programs.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities and sponsorship of student activities.
• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Warrenton Elementary in Vicksburg, Mississippi is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will provide instruction in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music in a standards-based classroom aligned to the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.

The role includes planning, delivering engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families and staff to support student achievement.