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Teacher / Tutor
Kindergarten Teacher BurnleyMoran Elementary School
Teacher / Tutor
#434057
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Summary:
A Kindergarten Classroom Teacher is responsible to develop student success in academics, (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music physical education, etc.) by implementing Division 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.
Essential Functions:
Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress support teacher’s expectations, develop methods for improvement, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment
Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
Assist other teachers to implement curriculum
Attend a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-services, ongoing evaluation process, reviewing the position plan, etc., to maintain their professional knowledge
Coordinate a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) to ensure the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives
Develop curriculum and/or individual plans for students in collaboration with the classroom team (e.g. IEP, Section 504, Health Care Plans, etc.) to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines
Instruct students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study
Apply best practices for instruction in planning and instructional delivery while focused on equity, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed care
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, cleaning work areas/playground, et.) to ensure availability of items, provide reliable information, and/or ensure a safe and sanitary environment
Model conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, etc. to demonstrate appropriate social behavior
Monitor students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment
Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children
Oversee instructional assistants provide supervision, training, and/or encourage their participation in planning, curriculum development, and classroom activities
Participate in a variety of program activities (e.g. family staffing, staff training, planning, communication and evaluation activities, etc.) to convey and/or receive information related to the program plan
Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress
Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources to resolve issues, provide information and/or referrals
Assist other personnel, as may be required, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
This list of essential functions is expected of all teachers. Depending on the actual teaching assignment, some functions will be added or altered to accommodate the specific grade level, content, ability of students, and documentation requirements.
A Kindergarten Classroom Teacher is responsible to develop student success in academics, (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music physical education, etc.) by implementing Division 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.
Essential Functions:
Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress support teacher’s expectations, develop methods for improvement, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment
Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
Assist other teachers to implement curriculum
Attend a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-services, ongoing evaluation process, reviewing the position plan, etc., to maintain their professional knowledge
Coordinate a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) to ensure the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives
Develop curriculum and/or individual plans for students in collaboration with the classroom team (e.g. IEP, Section 504, Health Care Plans, etc.) to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines
Instruct students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study
Apply best practices for instruction in planning and instructional delivery while focused on equity, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed care
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, cleaning work areas/playground, et.) to ensure availability of items, provide reliable information, and/or ensure a safe and sanitary environment
Model conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, etc. to demonstrate appropriate social behavior
Monitor students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment
Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children
Oversee instructional assistants provide supervision, training, and/or encourage their participation in planning, curriculum development, and classroom activities
Participate in a variety of program activities (e.g. family staffing, staff training, planning, communication and evaluation activities, etc.) to convey and/or receive information related to the program plan
Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress
Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources to resolve issues, provide information and/or referrals
Assist other personnel, as may be required, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
This list of essential functions is expected of all teachers. Depending on the actual teaching assignment, some functions will be added or altered to accommodate the specific grade level, content, ability of students, and documentation requirements.
