Private Kindergarten Teacher

A candidate for Kindergarten Teacher must…

• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Education
• Have 1+ years of experience working in a transitional kindergarten or kindergarten classroom setting.
• Provide original transcripts to verify education
• CA Teacher Credential as awarded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is a plus

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of up to 12 students
• Plan, implement and evaluate curriculum accordance with school mission and philosophy
• Generate weekly and monthly lesson plans with clearly stated goals and objectives
• Apply age appropriate methods used in teaching children. This includes use of lesson plans, visual stimulation (both material and classroom setup), and activities used for reinforcement
• Demonstrate understanding of and implement best practices as relative to kindergarten standards and the CA State Framework
• Utilize the curriculum chosen by the director (e.g. Core Knowledge, Handwriting Without Tears, New York Math, One in Christ Bible curriculum, etc.)
• Conduct student assessments three times per year using and maintain student portfolios
• Initiate and maintain correspondence with families via a variety of mediums
• Use proper reporting tools (i.e. Injury Reports, Incident Reports, etc.)
• Attempt to meet the individual needs of all children through differentiated instruction
• Conduct bi-annual parent/teacher conferences based on student assessments
• Supervise volunteers, if applicable
• Help with school-wide general housekeeping duties
• Model and facilitate age appropriate hygiene and sanitation practices for children
• Attend monthly staff development meetings and training
• Conduct daily student health & wellness checks
• Conduct daily environmental safety checks
• Periodically evaluate classroom environment and make recommendations for improvement using ECERs
• Set up and maintain a safe, inviting, developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Create and maintain a substitute folder
• Comply with all school policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, parents, and students
• Work with director in providing resources and referrals to families of children with special needs
• Enforce appropriate health, safety, and sanitation practices
• Assure the cleanliness, safety and appeal of the classroom, materials, and equipment
• Carry out coordination roles as assigned
• Be professional at all times using proper tone and language, etiquette, and attire
• Assist with maintaining accreditation standards
• Attend field trips and other school functions showing school spirit
• Assist with the planning and coordination of school events
• Carry out all other duties as required

Be able to perform the following physical demands expected of a transitional kindergarten educator:

• Must be able to perform assigned work
• Must be able to clearly monitor and communicate with children
• Must be able to relate to a child on their physical level; this includes walking, standing, stooping, running, sitting (on the floor, desk or chair), climbing, kneeling, pulling, lifting, carrying, crouching. Sitting should only be done for a small measurement of time.
• Must be able to safely lift approximately 25-35 lbs.

Hiring dependent on Background Clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI.

Qualified applicants may email a letter of intent, resume, and verification of CA Teaching Credential if applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person