Kindergarten Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Laura B. Anderson, our learning community is an environment of shared responsibilities, mutual respect, and kindness; as well as loyalty and commitment to having a positive impact on those around us. By building relationships we fuel the fire within all of our students and meet the needs of the whole child: Socially Emotionally Academically. Our committed staff values best practices when planning, delivering and assessing instruction that meets the diverse needs of our students. To meet this vision, all elements of our LBA system must work collaboratively toward our school mission: Interdependently, we will nurture the hearts of children within a learning community driven by high expectations and academic success for all students. Join our hive of Laura B. Anderson Bees as a 1st Grade Teacher this fall by applying today! "Buzz" on over to learn more about us : https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/laes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment.
Current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management.
Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
Valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Self-Contained K-4th, Birth Through Grade Three, or Kindergarten endorsement.
Completion of at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years.

Nice To Haves

Successful Student Teaching

Responsibilities

Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks: Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
Provide Instruction to Students: Implement District curriculum, Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction, Communicate a high level of expectation, Communicate clear learning goals to students, Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students, Address various learning styles, Sequence content at an appropriate pace, Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding, Relate lesson content to prior and future learning, Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form, Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort, Represent knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods, Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate, Require students to analyze and apply knowledge, Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning, Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
Provide Effective Classroom Environment: Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students, Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures, Redirect students naturally and immediately without disrupting others, Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use, Carry out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room), Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks, Begin and end class period with focus on learning, Establish a positive learning environment
Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism: Participate in ongoing professional growth, Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events, Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with District requirements, Promote the education profession, Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents and students, Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with District policy
Follow District and building policies and procedures
Support of District goals
Report student progress to parents and students
Perform other duties as assigned