- Date Posted:
10/1/2026 - Location:
Dodge City Public Schools - District Office
Job Title: Apprentice Teacher
Payment Rate: $18.50 per hour @ Approximately 7 hours per day and 185 days
Evaluation and Benefits: In accordance with the USD 443 Classified Staff handbook
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (some college coursework in education is preferred).
- Enrolled concurrently in a KSDE approved Teacher Preparation Program at a Kansas University/College
Experience
- Classroom / instructional experience will be considered but is not required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Passion for working with children and supporting their educational development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to establish positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational environment.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced teachers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Classroom Support: Assist the lead teacher in preparing and organizing instructional materials, classroom setup, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
- Student Support: Monitor student behavior and ensure a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere. Support students during classroom activities, transitions, and independent work.
- Instructional Assistance: Collaborate with the lead teacher to deliver lessons and activities designed to meet the educational objectives of the curriculum. Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students as needed.
- Grading and Assessment: Assist in grading assignments, exams, and projects according to established guidelines. Provide constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.
- Lesson Planning: Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with the curriculum goals and individual student needs.
- Classroom Management: Support the lead teacher in maintaining discipline and managing classroom routines and procedures. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and participation.
- Professional Development: Actively participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and stay updated with current educational practices.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members. Provide feedback to the lead teacher on student progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance recording, record-keeping, and organizing student portfolios.
- Professional Conduct: Adhere to professional standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality at all times.
- Other duties as assigned and or approved by the building principal
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is in an office setting.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ONGOING / FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the USD 443 human resources office
- Continue meeting of plan of study expectations with the district and the university
- Set, review, and meet goals utilizing the evaluation tool
- Provide the requested and necessary documentation in a timely manner
- Grades, Transcripts, etc.
- Remain in good standing with the university in which you are completing the teacher education program – Minimum GPA requirements, etc.
- Participate in the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Program if applicable and requested by the district
- Complete all necessary applications and documentation required for participation: FAFSA, TEACH GRANT, Kansas Promise Act, etc.
- Take and pass the required assessments within 1 year of program completion
- Remain employed with the district for a minimum of 3 years as a certified teacher