First Grade (2025-2026 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students in grades K-5. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Requirements

Valid Kansas State teaching license in Elementary Education (K-9) or Elementary Education or (K-6) Elementary Education Unified (K-6) or Early Childhood Unified (K-3 classes only) required
Bachelor's Degree required
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 to 25 students
Ability and patience to work interactively with students
Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Work in school building environments

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct instruction and facilitates student learning using current best practices and strategies in all courses study
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicate those objectives to students, parents, and peers as appropriate
Creates effective lesson plans to guide daily instruction
Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
Assigns lessons and correct homework
Administers assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and inform parents of progress
Maintains discipline in the classroom
Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating
Communicates with parents/guardians and schedule periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems
Works with Special Education or ESOL teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are being implemented in the classroom
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Prepares classroom instructions to promote students' success on state assessment exams
Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district
Completes all required reports as identified by building principal or school district
Provides supervision in common areas to support school and district mission and goals
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.