Kindergarten Teacher (Elementary Generalist)

Region 17 ESC (TX) • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. The individual will understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools, modeling and instilling a love of learning. Responsibilities include designing and implementing appropriate instruction in accordance with school standards and student needs, planning and delivering lesson plans that maximize student engagement, and utilizing diverse teaching practices to meet individual student needs. The role also involves managing student behavior, maintaining discipline, and encouraging student progress through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to use computer software, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning.
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in accordance with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students' character and sense of community.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and adjusts teaching strategies accordingly.
• Attends department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance.
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees