Elementary Teachers

DeKalb Co Central United School District•Auburn, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking candidates for teaching positions at McKenney-Harrison Elementary! Under direction, you will teach and instruct students in grade K-5, in academic, social, behavioral, and other related skill areas. The role involves planning, developing, organizing, and conducting a comprehensive education program for elementary grade students. It also includes supporting students, parents, and others in assisting students in adjusting to a structured educational environment, and creating and maintaining an environment that fosters student achievement and the development of lifelong skills. The position aims to maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students and staff, actively participating in the establishment of policies and procedures, and remaining flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change. Teachers are expected to show confidence in working with new technology and various application packages and to be a role model for students regarding life-long learning and professional behavior.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education, instructional technology, a subject matter commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field
Successfully completed student teaching at an accredited college or university
Obtained a license as an elementary teacher
Creative thinker and problem solver, an excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and are a team player
Demonstrate proficient use of technology
Knowledge of the principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary grade pupils, and child growth and development and behavior characteristics of the elementary grade child
An understanding of educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to early childhood educational programming
Possess an understanding of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
Understand the socio-economic and cultural background differences of the general school population

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct students in grade K-5, in academic, social, behavioral, and other related skill areas
Plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive education program for elementary grade students
Support students, parents, and others in assisting students in adjusting to a structured educational environment
Create and maintain an environment that fosters student achievement and the development of lifelong skills
Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students and staff
Actively participate in the establishment of policies and procedures that make sense for this unique teaching and learning environment
Remain flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change
Show confidence in working with new technology and various application packages
Be a role model for students regarding life-long learning and professional behavior
Perform other related functions as required