Kindergarten Teacher

Richmond County Schools•Rockingham, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. This includes establishing effective rapport with students, motivating them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge for a strong foundation in upper elementary education, and fostering good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree.
Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in Elementary Education.
Continuing Education/Training to Maintain Licensure & CEUs.
Employment will require extensive background check.
All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies.

Responsibilities

Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, Physical education, and music to students, utilizing the adopted course of study and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a functional learning atmosphere.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education and professional growth activities.
Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator for evaluation.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.