Kindergarten Teacher at Bethel University

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•Mishawaka, IN

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher at Bethel University is responsible for supervising, educating, and supporting scholars to help them accomplish learning benchmarks through a competency-based, project-based learning approach. This teacher creates a safe, engaging, and developmentally responsive learning environment where young learners receive high-quality instruction, individualized attention, and meaningful opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. For the 2026–2027 school year, this role is part of the innovative Success Academy at Bethel University laboratory classroom model, a partnership between Career Academy Network of Public Schools, Bethel University, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor. Operating as an extension of Success Academy at Boys & Girls Club, this classroom is designed to provide high-quality early learning experiences while also serving as a clinical training site for future educators. Kindergarten and first grade scholars will be served in a mixed-grade classroom that combines strong academic instruction with experiential learning opportunities connected to the community. The ideal teacher is passionate about early learning, innovation, and collaboration. This educator believes all scholars can learn at high levels, embraces the Science of Reading, and is excited by the opportunity to lead in a classroom that serves as both a nurturing learning space for children and a demonstration site for best practices in teaching and learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Must hold a valid Indiana Teaching License with an Early Literacy Endorsement, K–6
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of early childhood instruction and child development
Commitment to the Science of Reading and research-based literacy instruction
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered learning environment

Responsibilities

Create a learning environment that is innovative, inspiring, safe, and developmentally appropriate for young learners
Develop lessons aligned to Indiana Academic Standards while incorporating hands-on, high-quality learning experiences
Deliver instruction grounded in the Science of Reading and use teaching methods that support strong foundational literacy development
Provide differentiated instruction, personalized support, scholar engagement, and quality pacing and rigor throughout lessons
Teach scholars individually, in small groups, and in whole-group settings
Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to scholars
Observe and evaluate scholars’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Compile, assess, and maintain scholar data that drives academic goals for growth and achievement
Collaborate with parents or guardians, teachers, social workers, administrators, and support staff to address scholar academic and behavioral needs
Actively engage as a member of the school community and represent Success Academy in the broader community in a positive manner
Support planning and implementation of outreach activities throughout the year, including scholar demonstrations of learning and community presentations
Partner within a mixed-grade laboratory classroom setting that supports both student learning and the development of future educators
Model strong instructional practice and professionalism in a structured and supervised setting that may include collaboration with Bethel teacher candidates
Embrace reflection, continuous improvement, and innovation in teaching and learning
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Provide excellent customer service to scholars, families, and community stakeholders