Kindergarten Teacher

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•South Bend, IN

About The Position

The Success Academy Kindergarten Teacher supervises, educates, and supports scholars in meeting learning benchmarks through a competency-based, project-learning approach. The teacher brings design, technology, and education together to develop scholars’ career readiness, real-world skills, and future-oriented mindsets. The role leads academic programming in collaboration with experiential learning provided by area businesses and community connectors. The teacher creates an innovative learning environment, delivers standards-aligned instruction with hands-on learning, and uses methods focused on the Science of Reading. The position includes assessing and maintaining scholar data, supporting academic and social development, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with families, colleagues, and administrators. The teacher also participates in school and community activities and pursues ongoing professional learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Indiana Teaching License with an Early Literacy Endorsement, K-6.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competency in administering and interpreting academic ability testing.
Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials.
Ability to teach and assist students in using computer applications.
Ability to communicate assessment results orally and in writing to parents and professionals.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for general and special education settings.
Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility.
Foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals and organizations.
Ability to demonstrate success in leading scholars to significant academic growth and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Create an innovative and inspiring learning environment.
Develop lessons aligned with state standards that incorporate hands-on, innovative work.
Engage in the school community and represent Success Academy positively in the wider community.
Plan and implement outreach activities, including student demonstrations and community presentations.
Compile, assess, and maintain scholar data to guide academic growth and achievement goals.
Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Teach scholars individually and in groups using methods focused on the Science of Reading.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Provide differentiated instruction, scholar engagement, quality pacing, and rigor.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher-training workshops.
Collaborate with parents or guardians, teachers, the social worker, and administration to address academic and behavioral concerns.
Provide excellent customer service and engage in reflective, lifelong learning.
Attend or participate in activities directed by the Administrator, including faculty meetings, open houses, student events, chaperoning, student guidance, faculty committees, and work to resolve school problems.
Administer and interpret academic ability tests and communicate assessment results to parents and professionals.
Use technology to document work, prepare professional materials, and teach students to use computer applications.
Develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for general and special education settings.
Prioritize tasks, manage time, maintain schedules, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to school policies and procedures.