Kindergarten Teacher

Job Responsibilities

Educate and present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provide real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities. Utilize a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and use differentiated instruction within those lessons. Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel. Planning participate with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings. Incorporate into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study. Assist in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Maintain positive rapport with students; demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child. Compliance implement all relevant policies governing student conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner. Cooperate with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA. Communication assign lessons, correct student work product, and review oral presentations. Participate in parent communication activities. Strive to establish cooperative relations and make reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate. Assessment assess student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provide appropriate activities to address student needs and generate progress reports as required. Review student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate). Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years' successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience). Equivalent combination of education and experience. Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques. Understanding of and commitment to company values. Successful results of criminal and employment background check. Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills. Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession. Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable. May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.