Preschool Classroom Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

LTD

Job summary

Charles City Community School District seeks a Preschool Classroom Teacher at Washington Elementary in Charles City, IA. The role emphasizes high-quality early education, socio-emotional learning, and collaboration with the Office of Schools and Learning.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons, differentiating instruction, and following Iowa Teaching Standards. Benefits include IPERS and comprehensive coverage; salary starts at $50,000+. Apply by posting date or until filled.

Qualifications

• Delivery of daily lessons aligned to standards with student growth in focus
• Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Collaboration with staff to plan, assess, and adjust instruction
• Establish and enforce classroom behavior to maintain order
• Commitment to eight Iowa Teaching Standards in practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons aligned to state standards to meet student needs
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learners
• Collaborate to plan, assess, and adjust curriculum
• Monitor student progress using data and adjust instruction accordingly
• Communicate with families and staff to support student success

Skills

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

Effective communication

Discipline

Attendance

Confidentiality

Policy compliance

Education

Valid Iowa Teaching License

Job description

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Preschool Classroom Teacher

Charles City Community School District Washington Elementary - Charles City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5881594

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Today

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Office of Schools and Learning

REPORTS TO: Principals

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Schools and Learning and Senior Leadership Team

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality educational program to meet the learning and socio-emotional needs of all students.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-13)

Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district's Comet Pride:

• Integrity
• Courage
• Resilience
• Excellence
• Responsibility

• Exhibits effective communications skills
• Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support
• Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
• Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
• Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-19):

Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students' individual needs and ensure growth
• Experience differentiating instruction for all students regardless of circumstance
• Implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum through consistent collaboration, grading, and assessment
• Participate in building and district collaboration to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction
• Participate in professional development
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations as needed and appropriate
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
• Provide instruction by teaching others how to utilize different tasks and abilities
• Leading through communication to others to convey information effectively
• Utilize differentiated strategies/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts and tasks
• Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Using logic, reasoning, and critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Lead in the area of developmentally appropriate education, strategies, curriculum, behavior supports, and pedagogy
• Represent Charles Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards

ABILITIES (A1):

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-2 and KED1-3):

Required:

• Valid Iowa Teaching License (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment)
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods

Desired:

• Previous classroom teaching experience
• Experience working in a culturally diverse setting
• Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position

POSITION INVENTORY: Certified

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: FT

BENEFITS: IPERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

SALARY: $50,000.00+

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Contact Information

• Danielle Bonnstetter
• 1204 1st Avenue
• Charles City, Iowa 50616
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Charles City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.

If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Moriah Mitchell 1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: [phone], email: [e-mail] or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:[phone], email: [e-mail].