First Grade Teacher

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

23h

About The Position

The First Grade Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students and creates an environment conducive to children’s intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The teacher prepares students for later grades by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and persistence with challenging tasks. The role includes providing materials and resources for learning activities and imaginative play, and organizing activities that promote children’s physical, mental, and social development. The teacher supervises students in school-related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, communicates with students, parents, staff, and the community, and maintains appropriate records and procedures. The position also requires maintaining professional competence, monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment and facilities, regular and punctual attendance, and service on special committees. Other duties may be assigned as prescribed by Maryland law, Board of Education policy, the Negotiated Agreement, and the Building Principal. This is a 10-month, exempt position. Salary is on the EACC, U1 scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Meet licensure requirements established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Other experience as established by Maryland law and Board of Education policy.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to children’s intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
Serve on special committees.
Perform other duties prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, the Negotiated Agreement, and the Building Principal.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.