Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten TeacherApplication Dates: October 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027Reports To: Site AdministratorLocation: Various LocationsSt. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.Nature of Work: This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.Essential Functions:Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community membersAbility to understand and maintain confidentialityAbility to use technology effectively to complete tasksAbility to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructionsAbility to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely mannerPossess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hoursPossess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School SystemAbility to report to work daily and on timeAbility to direct and evaluate student learning experiencesAbility to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfareAbility to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula.Duties and Responsibilities:Provides care and protection of school propertySupervises student activity on school propertyParticipates in co-curricular activitiesMaintains accurate student attendanceAssists students with learning activitiesTakes part in professional development activitiesCooperates with students and staffMaintains open lines of communications with students, staff and parentsMaintains current lesson plansPerforms other related and non-related job duties as assignedQualifications:Required:Bachelor's degreePreferred:Eligibility for professional certification/licensure of the appropriate grade and or contentTerm of Employment: Full-time ten-month positionSalary Grade Range: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employeesBargaining Unit Eligibility: EASMCUpdated: 7.2024, 04.2025The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.