Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher St. Francis Catholic School – Marshalltown, Iowa. Job Details Job ID: 5669626 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Effective Date: Aug. 3, 2026 Position Type: Full-time Job Summary To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential. Essential Duties / Major Responsibilities Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site Provide explicit instruction aligned to standards and learning targets Use formative assessments to monitor student learning Provide responsive instruction or intervention for students who do not meet the learning targets Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school Provide appropriate, consistent and immediate feedback on students’ work Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met Provide accessible instruction and differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations Participate in department, school, and parent meetings Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs Prepare classroom for class activities Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments Maintain confidentiality with work‑related matters Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, PTO as needed Work toward continuous quality improvement, including the use of new technologies and equipment Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction Qualifications Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area Practicing Catholic preferred Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools In‑depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Proficient in the use of educational technology Self‑motivated Life‑long learner Systems‑thinker Well‑organized with leadership abilities Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills Professional oral and written communication skills Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative Physical Demands Stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. Lift and move items up to 20 pounds. Working Environment Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employee may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr