Kindergarten Teacher - Walnut Hills

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching kindergarten students, focusing on creating a positive and effective learning environment. The role requires a strong understanding of pedagogical frameworks, differentiated instruction, and data-driven decision-making to meet the needs of all students. Collaboration with colleagues, parents, and specialists is essential for student success.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Teacher-elementary classroom endorsement (K-6)
• Reading endorsement

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching primary grades
• Early Childhood Endorsement
• Performance Criteria: Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation.
• Solid understanding and proven application of the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
• A solid understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
• Commitment to differentiated instruction.
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
• Record of recent staff development/on-going education and knowledge of current research.
• Understanding of formative assessment and evidence of using data to adapt to individual needs of students of all ability levels.
• Knowledge of various types of developmentally appropriate assessments of children.
• Understanding and experience with the workshop model and/or project based learning.
• Flexible, highly motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Articulate in oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Experience with diverse learners: Special Education, ELP, ESL, etc.
• Full support and implementation of Positive Behavior Supports.
• Proven proactive and positive communication with parents and families.
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support supplemental and/or intensive interventions.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of the elements of a PLC to team situations.
• Apply the Waukee Framework for Meeting the Needs of All Students.
• Utilize multiple teaching methods: collaborating, co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction.
• Commit to differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches and building/district experts.
• Utilize formative assessment and data to adapt to individual student needs.
• Implement developmentally appropriate assessments.
• Utilize the workshop model and/or project-based learning.
• Establish effective routines and procedures for a positive classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Use current technology to enhance learning.
• Support and implement Positive Behavior Supports.
• Communicate proactively and positively with parents and families.
• Implement the Problem Solving Process and use data to support interventions.

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level