Kindergarten Teacher

Academy of Arts & Knowledge•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher at the Academy of Arts and Knowledge creates a flexible elementary-grade program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with students, motivates them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge, and builds positive relationships with parents and staff. Instruction is delivered in accordance with school-approved curriculum and adapted to students’ individual needs. The role also includes maintaining student records, evaluating academic and social growth, communicating with families, supervising students, and participating in school improvement and professional development activities. Duties and responsibilities may vary, and the listed duties are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure.
Colorado Department of Education Teacher License.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, and music using school-approved curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
Integrate movement, music, and art into curriculum and learning activities when appropriate.
Teach citizenship, social-emotional skills, and basic subject matter specified by state law and school regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt curriculum to student needs and objectives.
Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences and explain learning objectives and student expectations.
Differentiate instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs, and provide opportunities for goal setting, reflection, and self-assessment.
Use assessment to improve learning and instruction.
Set clear behavior expectations and consequences and enforce them consistently.
Participate in functional behavior assessments and develop intervention and support plans for individual students as necessary and required.
Assume responsibility for instruction, duties, student supervision, and required meetings at designated times.
Use standards-based grading practices that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Maintain and submit accurate and complete records and comply with school requirements for lesson plans, instructional reviews, evaluations, report cards, and other submissions.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about student progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with students, staff, and parents.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping students address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with students and maintain a positive, safe, and orderly learning climate.
Actively participate in full implementation of the School Unified Improvement Plan.
Maintain professional competence through school-provided in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise students in classroom and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Participate in after-school or off-campus activities and events as assigned.