26-27 Kindergarten Teacher (Redwood)

Vicksburg-Warren School District•Redwood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum. The teacher will instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, develop lesson plans, and provide individualized and small group instruction. The role involves creating an effective learning environment, evaluating student growth, communicating with parents, and participating in professional development and school activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the appropriate area.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students.
Implements strategies outlined by the district.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, and discovery.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities and professional growth activities.
Participates in the development of the teacher evaluation method in conformance with state/district guidelines.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs.
Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned.