Kindergarten Teacher

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Kindergarten Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

LOCATION: Discovery Enrichment Center

JOB SUMMARY: A candidate in this position would be responsible for instructing students in the course of study developed by the BHAS School District; developing lesson plans; establishing and maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning; identifying student needs, and assisting in helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (ZN, ZO, ZG) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
• Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
• Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Education
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, and other appropriate learning activities, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment in the classroom.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means, to discuss student progress.
• Identify students' needs and cooperate with other professionals and support staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintain required inventory records of textbooks and instructional materials.
• Administer group-standardized tests following the district-testing program.
• Participate in district professional development programs as required.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional, attractive displays, and bulletin boards.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies and collective bargaining agreement for any position that falls under collective bargaining.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal

FUNDING SOURCE:

If this position is funded using Title dollars, federal regulations do not allow a promise of employment beyond the current year of allocated funds. If this position is funded using state program dollars, the district is not obligated to fund the position beyond the current year's allocation. This position, at any time, may be dissolved based on funding availability and data collected from a comprehensive needs assessment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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