Kindergarten Elementary Teacher Position #302112

Lee County Schools•Sanford, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher plans, instructs, and organizes instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills contributing to their educational and social development. This role requires constant monitoring of student safety and well-being, especially during inclusive activities. The teacher must motivate students, maintain an orderly classroom, and perform general clerical duties. Key responsibilities include establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures for student behavior and participation, managing transitions efficiently, and ensuring a high level of student engagement and success. The teacher is expected to review previous material, introduce new concepts clearly with understandable language and relevant examples, ask appropriate questions, and maintain a brisk instructional pace. They must also set clear work standards, monitor student progress through various assessments, and provide timely and constructive feedback. The instructional plan should align with school and system-wide curricular goals, utilizing diagnostic information to refine objectives and tasks. Maintaining accurate records, managing resources effectively, and treating all students equitably are crucial. The teacher will also carry out non-instructional duties, adhere to established laws and policies, and engage in professional development. Upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct is mandatory, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program in subject area.
North Carolina teaching license.

Responsibilities

Plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments.
Monitor the safety and well-being of students.
Motivate students.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Perform general clerical duties.
Maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Operate common office machines.
Maintain basic files and records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Have materials, supplies, and equipment ready for each lesson.
Get the class started quickly and students on task.
Maintain a high level of student time-on-task.
Establish rules and procedures for routine administrative matters and student behavior.
Monitor student behavior and stop inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently.
Begin lessons with a review of previous materials.
Introduce lessons and specific learning objectives.
Speak fluently and precisely.
Present lessons using concepts and language understandable to students.
Provide relevant examples and demonstrations.
Assign tasks that students handle with a high rate of success.
Ask appropriate level questions.
Conduct lessons at a brisk pace, slowing when necessary.
Make efficient and smooth transitions between lessons and activities.
Ensure assignments are clear.
Summarize the main points of the lesson.
Maintain clear, firm, and reasonable work standards and due dates.
Circulate during class work to check performance.
Use work products to check student progress.
Pose questions clearly and one at a time.
Provide feedback on in-class work.
Provide prompt feedback on out-of-class work.
Affirm correct responses and provide sustaining feedback after incorrect responses.
Have an instructional plan compatible with school and system-wide curricular goals.
Use diagnostic information to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks.
Maintain accurate records to document student performance.
Have an instructional plan that matches objectives, learning strategies, assessment, and student needs.
Use available human and material resources.
Treat all students in a fair and equitable manner.
Interact effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.
Carry out non-instructional duties.
Adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate growth.
Uphold the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.