Teacher - Kindergarten

Catholic Schools•Indialantic, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for providing an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and for participating in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals. The Kindergarten school teacher is responsible for creating a welcoming classroom environment. The Kindergarten teacher prepares younger students for future education by teaching them vital subjects, such as religion, reading, science, social studies, and mathematics. The teacher also helps students develop critical thinking skills, learn to solve problems, and understand abstract ideas. The teacher must engage students in learning and teach students how to study, communicate, and work with others. The teacher develops and enforces classroom rules to teach proper behavior. The candidate must be creative as well as patient, and plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, preparing class projects, giving feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading tests and assignments in a timely manner. Maintains all required record keeping, lesson planning, and other duties while maintaining confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and other school matters. Communicates with parents on a regular basis regarding assignments, events, and individual student needs. Collaborates as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with parents, students, and co-workers. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal. All duties, schedules, and responsibilities are assigned by the principal. Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees: 1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living. 2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness. 3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly. 4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college that is recognized as acceptable for Florida certification.
Must hold or obtain a Professional Certificate in subject area taught within three years of hire.
Documented progress towards certification must be made within the first year of hire and filed in school personnel file; otherwise teaching contract cannot be renewed.
Must hold or obtain Faith Fit Enrichment Certification in Levels 1, 2, and 3 within three years of hire and continue ongoing enrichment.
The ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Strong command of both written and spoken English language.
Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings.
Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar.
Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds).

Nice To Haves

Participates in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.

Responsibilities

Provide an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning.
Participate in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.
Create a welcoming classroom environment.
Prepare younger students for future education by teaching vital subjects.
Help students develop critical thinking skills, learn to solve problems, and understand abstract ideas.
Engage students in learning and teach them how to study, communicate, and work with others.
Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach proper behavior.
Plan class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans.
Prepare class projects.
Give feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material.
Grade tests and assignments in a timely manner.
Maintain all required record keeping and lesson planning.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and other school matters.
Communicate with parents on a regular basis regarding assignments, events, and individual student needs.
Collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administration.
Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with parents, students, and co-workers.
Plan and implement hands-on lesson plans for students.
Diagnose and analyze for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction.
Utilize a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
Assess student progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the Diocese of Orlando.
Utilize classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
Participate in the Diocese of Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program and in the school-sponsored professional development programs.
Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects.
Maintain accurate student academic records and attendance records.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and working environment.
Participate in performance review based upon the implementation of the general responsibilities of a professional educator in a school.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
Maintain professional relationship between school and parents.
Maintain contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
Encourage parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
Maintain all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports.
Assist in the protection of student and school property.
Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Diocese Catholic Schools.
Monitor students in a testing environment.
Maintain timely and accurate information relevant to their job responsibilities.
Perform all tasks in accordance with Diocesan Catholic Schools policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.