Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten - Waddington

East Providence School Department•Riverside, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal and/or Designee, the teacher shall be the educational leader in his/her classroom and shall be responsible for the education of the youth placed in his/her charge. This role involves creating a favorable learning environment, improving instruction, acting as a guidance teacher, and fostering child-parent-teacher communication. The teacher is expected to pursue professional development, adhere to federal guidelines, and cooperate with colleagues on academic matters. Adjusting educational practices to meet individual student needs and utilizing specialists when necessary are key responsibilities. The role also includes administering and interpreting tests, attending meetings, participating in professional organizations, and contributing to community relations. Identifying and encouraging student talents, staying updated on educational practices, and assisting with school administrative tasks like inventories and budgets are also part of the role. Promoting good health habits, cooperating with special teachers, and participating in extracurricular activities are expected. The teacher will have general supervision of the classroom and cooperate with the principal in supervision elsewhere as needed, maintain school records, fulfill fire drill requirements, enforce school rules, and provide daily attention to safety education.

Requirements

Must have a clear understanding of blended and personalized learning theory, pedagogy, and practices.
Must have experience delivering professional development.
Must have strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Must have a willingness to learn and grow.
Must perform duties professionally, thoroughly, in a timely manner, and with a respectful, friendly demeanor in both external and internal relationships.
Ability to be flexible and able to adapt to a high-energy, fluid environment.
Must have a growth mindset that leads professional belief system.
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and request assistance when needed.
Must take initiative to solve problems proactively and work independently on tasks.
Must respond ethically, professionally, and respectfully as needed to difficult situations.
Must be able to manage time effectively and follow through on assigned tasks accurately.
Maintain professional demeanor regardless of internal or external concerns.
Must meet the requirements of the State Board of Regents for certification in his/her area of instruction.
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving skills.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience
Facility with technology
Knowledge of K-12 instructional technology

Responsibilities

Be the educational leader in his/her classroom and create an atmosphere and environment favorable to learning and development.
Be responsible for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in the classroom.
Act as a guidance teacher at all times.
Encourage child-parent-teacher communication to better promote instruction.
Endeavor to attain the highest professional development through a continuing program of teacher education.
Conscientiously apply him/herself in attempting to follow federal guidelines adopted by the Department in regard to methods of instruction.
Cooperate with the principal, department head, and fellow teachers in all academic matters, contributing to the solution of educational problems.
Identify individual differences and adjust educational practices to meet these needs, calling on specialists when help is desired.
Administer mental ability tests, achievement tests, and other department-authorized tests in a prescribed and standardized manner.
Exercise professional discretion regarding test results and use them to improve classroom instruction.
Work to improve the testing program through personal observations, constructive criticisms, and suggestions to superiors.
Attend all meetings called by the principal and department head and contribute to discussions.
Be associated with professional organizations related to his/her specific areas of instruction or interest.
Cooperate with the school in all programs that contribute to good public relations within the community.
Identify unusual talents in his/her classroom as early as possible and encourage these talents.
Keep abreast of all general educational practices in all grades (K-12) in the school system.
Cooperate with the school principal in completing inventories, making budgets, library orderings, and other school-specific reports.
Cultivate and promote good health habits – physical, mental, and emotional – for him/herself and his/her students.
Cooperate with all special teachers in their programs of physical education, art, and music.
Encourage and participate when necessary in extracurricular activities designed to promote and broaden student experiences.
Have general supervision of his/her classroom and cooperate with the principal in providing supervision elsewhere as necessary.
Cooperate with the principal in keeping all prescribed school records.
Fulfill all fire drill requirements issued by the principal.
Ensure all rules and regulations relating to school functions are enforced.
Give daily attention to the safety education of his/her pupils.