2027-28 Kindergarten Teacher

IOTA Community Schools•Little Rock, AR

9h•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools is seeking passionate, mission-driven Kindergarten Teachers to join its founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. The role will contribute to launching IOTA’s Little Rock school, which begins with kindergarten and sixth grade as the first step toward a full K–8 school. Founding teachers will help shape school culture, provide a joyful and rigorous educational experience, and build lasting relationships with families and the community. Teachers are expected to continue learning and refining their practice to provide a quality education for all students. The approximate staff school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30–4:30 p.m. The position is expected to be 195 days and includes a benefits package. Starting salary is $50,000 for fully licensed teachers; precise placement within the salary range depends on experience and salary placement guidelines. The position is exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education K–6 or ECE P–4.
Belief in the IOTA mission.
Ability to meet deadlines for lesson plan submissions, grades, and other requirements.
Humility, a sense of humor, and strong commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities it serves.
Ability and willingness to construct hands-on educational materials for teaching identified curriculum skills and concepts.
Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted period and be physically present at the assigned workplace during the contract year, with only infrequent unexcused absences.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone, write, and occasionally lift or move 20 or more pounds.
Accurate hearing, near and far vision, depth perception, ability to handle educational materials or objects, and ability to provide oral information.

Responsibilities

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, staff meetings, and teacher training workshops; serve on committees as required.
Instruct students in assigned content areas according to IOTA academic content standards, using direct instruction, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to engage students.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary and content-area teams to plan and align curricula with curriculum guidelines and state and school requirements.
Set clear short-term and long-term goals to guide instruction.
Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans that include standards, objectives, essential questions, and assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
Use data to evaluate student progress, record results, and provide meaningful reports to parents.
Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
Maintain student management policies and procedures, including attendance records and dress code, and report issues to school administrators when necessary.
Maintain effective classroom supervision and discipline.
Work with teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
Lead and participate in student activities, including sponsoring activities or organizations, coaching, engaging with parents and the community through committees or groups, providing morning or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
Report sexual or physical abuse and neglect in accordance with state and federal mandates.
Perform other duties as assigned.