Kindergarten Teacher

Position Type YCS - Perry Early Learning Center / Kindergarten Kindergarten Teacher Reports To: Building Principal Salary: Range is $44,450 to $55,150 per the YCEA Contract Endorsements: Must have a valid endorsement in your content area Summary Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Valid Michigan teaching certificate Bachelor degree with required certification Individuals with relevant teaching experience will receive extra consideration. Excellent reasoning ability. Understanding of concepts in your content area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaches district-approved curriculum. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Facilitates the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Diagnoses the educational needs of students. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. Turnaround Skills Ypsilanti Community Schools is a part of the MI Excel Turnaround Network and believes that a new teacher should be able to skillfully demonstrate the following skills: Collaborates, creates and executes clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning. Aligns curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of the students. Implements a tiered system of instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of all students. Discusses subject‑specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning. Coordinates instruction within and across grade levels. Seeks out knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators for instructional support in the never‑ending quest to deliver the vision of high‑quality subject‑specific instruction in every class period every day. Thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability. Physical Demands Works frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, bend or twist at the neck, occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Work Environment The work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff, and is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being and work output of students. EEO Statement The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer Ypsilanti Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr