Kindergarten Teacher

Jenks Public Schools • Jenks, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Jenks Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher to lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each student. This role involves planning and executing instructional strategies, developing plans aligned with state and district standards, and addressing diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction. The teacher will use assessments to evaluate student learning, integrate technology, and manage the classroom environment to foster active learning and clear expectations. Professional development and collaboration are key components, as is adherence to all school, district, state, and federal guidelines for student safety and well-being.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma teaching certificate.
• Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and executes instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills relating to short and long-term objectives, while connecting current learning to prior learning.
• Develops instructional plans that are in alignment with Oklahoma Academic Standards, district standards and objectives, and data-based instructional needs of students.
• Plans consistently to address the diverse learning needs of students using flexible groupings that allow for differentiated instruction; including accommodations and modifications for specific sub-populations of students (SPED, ELD, Gifted).
• Prepares materials and equipment before the start of the lesson.
• Collaborates with other members of the team to plan and contribute to team meetings in meaningful ways.
• Maintains substitute plans that include class rosters, seating charts, behavior plans, emergency plans, and identification of diverse learning groups.
• Uses pacing guides and primary sources consistent with district expectations.
• Embeds literacy, mathematical practices, and science process skills into lessons.
• Uses assessments to evaluate student learning and groups students flexibly according to data obtained and provides timely feedback from assessments to students.
• Regularly integrates technology into student instruction.
• Consistently conveys a positive view of learning to students.
• Uses higher-level questioning techniques and scaffolds questioning when necessary.
• Gives clear and concise directions and models the desired skill before students attempt independent practice.
• Adjusts lessons based on daily feedback from student assessments.
• Engages students in active learning and uses a variety of strategies to support learning.
• Monitors students’ independent practice by moving about the room.
• Establishes a classroom climate where students are engaged and expectations are clear.
• Monitors the behavior of all students during work time as well as transitions to recess, lunch, and specials and maintains student dignity when discussing misbehaviors.
• Interacts with students, colleagues, and families positively and professionally.
• Participates in learning opportunities to understand current state standards and leading practices.
• Participates in professional learning and constructively contributes to collaboration.
• Finds ways to contribute to the profession.
• Follows the procedures, practices, and guidelines outlined by the school, district, state, and federal laws intended to keep students healthy and safe.
• Exhibits consistent reliability-based patterns of behavior (punctuality, dependability, complying with timelines and deadlines).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by the Board through the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Jenks Classroom Teachers Association.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed