Kindergarten Certified Teacher
About The Position
Abilene Public Schools (USD #435), Abilene, KS, is currently seeking a Kindergarten Certified Teacher. This role involves developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning, positively fostering students’ self-esteem, and working with and understanding a diverse student population. The teacher will integrate leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum, plan and guide the learning process to help students achieve program objectives, and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. Responsibilities also include implementing diagnostic and progress assessment measures, selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials, establishing cooperative relationships with students, and maintaining open communication with parents/guardians/staff. The position also requires engaging in professional growth activities and working collaboratively to support the District’s vision, aims, and goals.
Requirements
- A valid KS Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)
- A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn
- Excellent attendance record
- Excellent communication skills oral and written
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education
- Skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
- A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education
Responsibilities
- Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
- Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population
- Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
- Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
- Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
- Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
- Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
- Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
- Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
- Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
