Pulaski Heights Elementary Kindergarten Teacher (7112)

PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Pulaski Heights Elementary School in Little Rock, AR seeks a Kindergarten Teacher to contribute to student growth and learning within a nine-and-a-quarter-month contract.

The ideal candidate holds an Arkansas K-6 (or ECE P-4) license, demonstrates strong instructional planning, and collaborates with families and staff to support diverse learners. Teaching duties include planning, assessment, and professional development participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; some graduate work preferred.
• Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education K-6 or ECE P-4.
• Competence in the total teaching act.
• Ability to apply current educational theory and practice with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing policies governing student life and conduct.
• Plans instruction to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of students; assess progress and adapt instruction.
• Guides learning to meet curriculum goals by clear objectives and integrated units.
• Prepares for instruction and plans daily activities; uses varied instructional techniques and media.
• Implements innovative instructional strategies and collects data on effectiveness.
• Serves as a model classroom and provides support to fellow teachers.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and equitable standards.
• Maintains inventory and keeps classroom orderly.
• Monitors activities to ensure safety and promote social skills.
• Meets with parents outside instructional time to foster involvement and cooperation.
• Promotes community spirit and positive communication with students and parents.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in district/school-sponsored development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff development willingness

Differentiated instruction planning

Parental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree minimum

Arkansas Teacher’s license K-6 or ECE P-4

Competence in teaching act

Ability to apply educational theory to practice

Job description

Pulaski Heights Elementary Kindergarten Teacher (7112)

Little Rock School District PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Pulaski Heights Elementary Kindergarten Teacher (7112)

Little Rock School District PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957483

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

JOB GOAL:To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible learners.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus a benefits package.NOTE:Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSD’s salary placement guidelines.FLSA: EXEMPT.

TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life and conduct.
• Plans instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assesses student progress and modifies instructional techniques; plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refers children to support services within the community as needed.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievements of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrates skills into units and learning centers in the classroom
• Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor; plans daily activities for paraprofessional; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
• Implements innovative, research-based instructional strategies, assessments, techniques, programs being considered by the District; collects pertinent data and information; works with the Center Director to prepare a formal narrative and statistical report related to the effectiveness of the innovation.
• Serves as a model classroom for the District; allows principals, teachers, parents, and others to observe in the classroom as requested; provides technical assistance, shares information, and resources with other teachers on staff.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourages students to set and maintain standards or classroom behavior; develops reasonable rules and procedures in order to maintain a classroom climate which is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
• Maintains an inventory of all equipment, furniture, and large center items; maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
• Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; works with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development and participation in the program; allows parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving parents and community in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the building level.
• Promotes the community spirit of the School by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the School at all times; uses language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with children or parents.
• Meets and instruct assigned class in the location and at the times designated; attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; makes commitment to time necessary for participating in District/school-sponsored staff development; strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum (some graduate work preferred).
• Must have an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education K-6 or ECE P-4.
• Competence in the total teaching act.
• The ability to apply current educational theory and practice; of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and gender differences; and the principles of child growth and development when working with students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff.
• Willingness to participate in on-going staff development, the ability to teach differences and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Commitment to staff development and to apply new techniques in the classroom.
• The ability and willingness to construct hands‑on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: K- 6

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lloyd, Anna <[e-mail]>, Principal
• PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: Lloyd, Anna <[e-mail]>

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