Kindergarten Teacher (26-27)

Poplar Bluff Schools•Poplar Bluff, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher creates a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The teacher designs and delivers age-appropriate lessons aligned with curriculum standards, fosters a love of learning, and responds to students’ diverse needs through differentiated instruction and support. The position is based at Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center, reports to the Building Principal, and follows the school term for 184 contract days. Salary depends on experience; compensation, benefits, and working conditions are governed by Board of Education policies, procedures, and agreements. The role includes teaching core subjects, assessing and supporting student progress, maintaining a positive classroom environment, collaborating with colleagues and families, and keeping student records. The teacher also participates in professional development, faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, student events, and other after-school responsibilities. Offers are contingent on successfully completing the criminal background check and fingerprint clearance required by state law and district policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the area of teaching assignment.
Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching and learning.
Knowledge of teaching techniques that meet diverse student needs.
Experience with formative assessments, cooperative learning techniques, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
Ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including standing, walking, moving around for extended periods, communicating effectively, operating a telephone and computer, and lifting or moving objects with up to 30 pounds of force.
Successful completion of the required criminal background check and fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Professional Learning Communities.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with district, state, and national curriculum standards.
Teach core subjects, including math, reading, writing, science, and social studies, using diverse instructional methods.
Use technology and hands-on activities to support student learning and engagement.
Adapt and differentiate instruction for students with varying learning styles, abilities, and needs.
Assess student progress with formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, respectful, safe, and productive classroom environment.
Create a welcoming physical classroom space that supports learning and fosters student pride.
Promote positive behavior and enforce school policies consistently and fairly.
Supervise students during activities outside the classroom during the school day, including off-campus activities and activities involving school transportation.
Identify and address students’ academic, social, and emotional needs, including providing support and accommodations for students with special needs or English Language Learners.
Support students’ social-emotional development by teaching collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, specialists, counselors, and families to support student success and the school community.
Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, and provide student progress updates through conferences, report cards, and newsletters.
Work with grade-level teams and school staff to align curriculum and share best practices.
Maintain accurate and complete records, grades, and reports for student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Protect the confidentiality of sensitive student information.
Participate in professional development and faculty meetings, and apply relevant learning in alignment with District CSIP and building goals.
Engage in self-evaluation related to performance and professional growth.
Fulfill after-school responsibilities, including parent-teacher conferences, student events, and professional development sessions.
Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.