Teacher - Elementary, Kindergarten

Gresham-Barlow School District; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gresham-Barlow School District is seeking a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher for Hogan Cedars Elementary School. This role involves providing comprehensive academic experiences to kindergarten students, fostering their growth across various subjects. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree and have appropriate teaching licenses. A specialty stipend is available for multilingual candidates.

Benefits

Specialty stipend for multilingual certification

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to needs of different ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experienced in developing and implementing curriculum.
• Knowledge of instructional theories and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, and other subjects.
• Plans and initiates instructional programs for kindergarten children.
• Monitors classroom and playground activities for a safe learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum planning

Understanding diverse needs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Type:
Certified/Licensed/ Teacher - Elementary Kindergarten

Date Posted:
6/4/2025

Location:
Hogan Cedars Elementary School

Date Available:
'); '08/25/2025

2025-2026 Annual Salary Range $50,334 - $104,601 (192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.

As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

Provides learning experiences for kindergarten students in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, math, science, art, music, physical education, and health education consistent with district and school goals and objectives

Instructs kindergarten students in citizenship, basic communication skills, literacy, numeracy, and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations, district policy, and procedures of the school

Plans and initiates the instructional program for the kindergarten children in the school

Leads students through the development of a work sample and evaluates that work sample

Supervises and administers the Oregon Statewide Assessments, including preparation, logistics, and security consistent with district policies and practices

Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment

Plans and coordinates the work of educational assistants or other paraprofessionals in the kindergarten room

Evaluates academic and social growth of kindergarten students consistent with the requirements of the district program, keeping appropriate records and reports

Evaluates the instructional program for kindergarten students

Develops and uses multimedia instructional materials suitable for various learning modalities of kindergarten students with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity

Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help students make satisfactory transition to school

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve effective participation in all activities of the kindergarten program

Utilizes and incorporates new materials and processes

Participates in evaluation of materials, equipment and textbooks for suitability for kindergarten. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays of students, bulletin boards and interest centers.

Creates and maintains an active, responsive climate for learning, through positive teacher-student rapport and helps students to develop a positive self-image

Communicates with parents through a variety of means

Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student’s progress and to interpret school programs

Participates on a regular basis in in-service at both school and district level to maintain professional competence

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs relating to kindergarten students within the school and/or on the district level

Meets the state standards for competent and ethical performance

Prompt and regular attendance

Plans with, and supervises, student teachers assigned to kindergarten

Evaluates student teachers assigned to kindergarten

Selects books, instructional aids, and supplies and makes recommendations for purchase

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and Administrative Regulations

Confers with colleagues, administrators, students and/or parents when necessary

Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information

Presents a positive teacher image to the community

Imparts the district philosophies as the occasion arises

Insures a comfortable, orderly and attractive room environment through control of room arrangement

Collaborates with other staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems

Establishes good relationships through participation in faculty committees and meetings

Participates in professional organizations.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the district.

Shares in the sponsorship of student activities

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the district

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students
• Understanding of and ability to relate to the needs of students of different ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors

Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students

Understanding of and ability to relate to the needs of students of different ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skillsin planning, developing, and implementing curriculum. Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.
• Knowledgeof instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, district, state and federal education laws, regulations and policies
• Abilitiesto stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.

Skillsin planning, developing, and implementing curriculum. Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.

Knowledgeof instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, district, state and federal education laws, regulations and policies

Abilitiesto stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Appropriate teacher’s license
• Highly Qualified Status for assignment
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates
• Blood-borne pathogen training, as appropriate

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Appropriate teacher’s license

Highly Qualified Status for assignment

Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates

Blood-borne pathogen training, as appropriate

Teacher - Kindergarten
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
192 Contract days, Permanent Contract beginning 2025-2026 School Year
1.0 FTE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

Qualifications:State of Oregon Teaching License withElementary Multiple Subjects PK-12endorsement, and current First Aid Card.

Compensation: Salary and Stipends are prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• 2025-2026 Annual Salary Range $50,334 - $104,601 (192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary:

The position of Teacher – Kindergarten is for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The Teacher – Kindergarten plans, implements and monitors education programs for assigned students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides learning experiences for kindergarten students in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, math, science, art, music, physical education, and health education consistent with district and school goals and objectives
• Instructs kindergarten students in citizenship, basic communication skills, literacy, numeracy, and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations, district policy, and procedures of the school
• Plans and initiates the instructional program for the kindergarten children in the school
• Leads students through the development of a work sample and evaluates that work sample
• Supervises and administers the Oregon Statewide Assessments, including preparation, logistics, and security consistent with district policies and practices
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Plans and coordinates the work of educational assistants or other paraprofessionals in the kindergarten room
• Evaluates academic and social growth of kindergarten students consistent with the requirements of the district program, keeping appropriate records and reports
• Evaluates the instructional program for kindergarten students
• Develops and uses multimedia instructional materials suitable for various learning modalities of kindergarten students with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help students make satisfactory transition to school
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve effective participation in all activities of the kindergarten program
• Utilizes and incorporates new materials and processes
• Participates in evaluation of materials, equipment and textbooks for suitability for kindergarten. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays of students, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Creates and maintains an active, responsive climate for learning, through positive teacher-student rapport and helps students to develop a positive self-image
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means
• Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student’s progress and to interpret school programs
• Participates on a regular basis in in-service at both school and district level to maintain professional competence
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs relating to kindergarten students within the school and/or on the district level
• Meets the state standards for competent and ethical performance
• Prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions:

• Plans with, and supervises, student teachers assigned to kindergarten
• Evaluates student teachers assigned to kindergarten
• Selects books, instructional aids, and supplies and makes recommendations for purchase
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and Administrative Regulations
• Confers with colleagues, administrators, students and/or parents when necessary
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information
• Presents a positive teacher image to the community
• Imparts the district philosophies as the occasion arises
• Insures a comfortable, orderly and attractive room environment through control of room arrangement
• Collaborates with other staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Establishes good relationships through participation in faculty committees and meetings
• Participates in professional organizations.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the district.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the district

Essential Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students
  • Understanding of and ability to relate to the needs of students of different ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
  • Skillsin planning, developing, and implementing curriculum. Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.
  • Knowledgeof instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, district, state and federal education laws, regulations and policies
  • Abilitiesto stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.
• Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
  • Appropriate teacher’s license
  • Highly Qualified Status for assignment
  • Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates
  • Blood-borne pathogen training, as appropriate

  Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
  
  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER