Young 5's Kindergarten Teacher
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Job Title: Young 5s Kindergarten Teacher
Location: Nottawa Michigan
Position Type: FullTime
Reports To: Building Principal
Position Overview
Nottawa Community School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Young 5s Kindergarten Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of early childhood development and a passion for creating a nurturing playbased learning environment. This role involves implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies that support the academic social and emotional growth of young learners preparing them for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Implementation: Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with Michigans Early Childhood Standards of Quality and districtapproved curricula.
- Instructional Strategies: Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs including individualized and smallgroup instruction.
- Classroom Environment: Establish and maintain a safe inclusive and positive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and respect.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records and communicate findings with parents and staff.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues support staff and administration to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Parental Engagement: Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication conferences and involvement in classroom activities.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
Qualifications
Required:
Education: Bachelors degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education.
- Certification:Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements (e.g. ZS ZA ZG or ZK).
- Experience: Demonstrated experience working with young learners in early childhood or
- Kindergarten settings.
- Skills:Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.
- Effective classroom management strategies tailored to young children.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration communication and buildingrelationships with students and families.
Preferred:
Experience: Five or more years of experience teaching in early childhood or Kindergarten settings.
Additional Skills:
- Experience supporting diverse learners including students with IEPs or English Language Learners.
- Familiarity with playbased and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
- Willingness to engage in schoolwide activities and collaborate across grade levels.
- Compensation and Benefits: Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and salary schedule per NEA/MEA collective bargaining agreement.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A cover letter detailing interest and qualifications.
2. Current resume.
3. Copy of Michigan Teaching Certificate.
4. Transcripts and any relevant endorsements.
5. Three professional references.
Applications should be submitted through the Nottawa Community Schools online application portal.
This can be found on the district website or in Talent Ed.
Nottawa Community School is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION: Please Apply Online Through TalentEd. *You may also send application resume and
credentials to the Superintendent.
Jerome WolffSuperintendent
Nottawa Community School
26438 M86
Sturgis MI 49091
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title I ask of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Elliott Larson Civil Rights Act of 1977 it is the policy of the Nottawa Community School District that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program activity service or in employment. For information contact Jerome Wolff principal/superintendent or Brenda Walls Administrative Assistant at 26438 M86 Sturgis Michigan 49091 or (269)4677153
Employment Type
Full-Time
