Kindergarten Teacher: Inspire Young Learners

Hinds County School District; Raymond (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County School District is seeking a kindergarten teacher at Gary Road Elementary School in Mississippi. The successful candidate will hold a valid Mississippi teaching license with endorsement in the teaching assignment area and a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Salary range is $44,500 to $74,120. The role involves delivering instruction, planning units, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and collaborating with staff to meet district goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Mississippi teaching license with endorsement in teaching assignment area.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated by the principal.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district/state curriculum goals and benchmarks; establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required; communicates with parents about students' progress.
• Identifies learning problems of individual student and notifies student assistance team in a timely manner.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures; maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district/state requirements as well as satisfying personal expectations as a professional.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and mutual decision-making among the staff.
• Responsible for insuring that the district's fixed asset procedures are followed.
• Serves on committees that enhance instruction, safety, and/or community partnerships.
• Attends established school-sponsored activities outside the instructional day as required under reasonable terms.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned. Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Hinds County School District is seeking a kindergarten teacher at Gary Road Elementary School in Mississippi. The successful candidate will hold a valid Mississippi teaching license with endorsement in the teaching assignment area and a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Salary range is $44,500 to $74,120. The role involves delivering instruction, planning units, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and collaborating with staff to meet district goals.