Teacher-Kindergarten

Broward County Public Schools•Hollywood, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Kindergarten creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The teacher incorporates critical thinking, application, interpersonal, and technology skills into an aligned curriculum and assessment process to achieve measurable gains for all students and meet district and state standards. The role involves planning and evaluating instruction and assessment, maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment, supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development, communicating with students, parents, and stakeholders, and contributing to ongoing improvement of the school and students’ educational experiences. The teacher must maintain school records and account for school property, follow applicable professional ethics and regulations, and comply with equal employment, nondiscrimination, and safety policies. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the training and obtain the endorsement required by state rules or guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by the principal.

Requirements

Appropriate State of Florida certification.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Use traditional and alternative assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards to support learners’ ongoing development.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Participate in planned, continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
Use techniques and strategies that promote students’ critical, creative, and evaluative thinking.
Use instructional strategies and materials that reflect students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Fulfill applicable written contracts, follow Florida education professional ethics and conduct requirements, and assist in enforcing federal, state, and district regulations.
Use knowledge of learning and human development to provide a positive environment supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
Establish classroom management and discipline systems that support active engagement, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in varied learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Complete required training and obtain the required endorsement if assigned Limited English Proficient students.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, state regulations, or the school district.
Account for school property, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Perform and promote activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.