Teacher, Kindergarten

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for elementary education. The ideal candidate will design and implement instructional programs that foster academic success while creating a supportive environment for students. This role requires the ability to engage students and assess their progress effectively.

The Teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues and the community to enhance student learning. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia teaching license. Join a dynamic team in a vibrant educational community in Ashburn, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an appropriate endorsement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content and effective teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Design and implement engaging learning experiences.
• Personalize instruction based on student needs.
• Assess student growth relating to educational goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and students.

Skills

Elementary content knowledge

Effective teaching methodology

Collaboration skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

Position Overview

The Teacher plans, designs, implements, and assesses an appropriate instructional program in an elementary environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Teacher designs learning experiences, monitors student progress, presents information to parents, develops assessments, creates and reinforces classroom expectations, works with school administration to prepare students for a variety of assessments, and manages students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways or on field trips.

At the elementary level, the Teacher may be assigned to teach students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The Teacher promotes healthy academic and social behaviors in children in a developmentally appropriate manner and continues to positively reinforce these behaviors consistently. The Teacher also fosters independence through the gradual release of responsibilities by allowing students to develop the skills to perform tasks without assistance.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, competencies, and strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of tools and instructional resources.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Monitors and supports behavior of students in an instructional setting; assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, playgrounds, and during lunch.
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Supports and actively participates in the school’s professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in an appropriate subject area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly talks, expresses, or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Activities include conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal