Create an inclusive elementary environment with high expectations and a class favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each students ability; to establish good relationships with parents/guardians and other staff duties of this job include but are not limited to: Teaches all core academic content areas as well as social development utilizing best practices in ordinance with the curriculum frameworks. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Uses a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiry group discussion discovery learning incorporating release of responsibility. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Evaluates students academic and social growth maintains accurate and appropriate records and prepares report cards and assessment reports. Communicates with parents through various means to discuss classroom happenings and academic planning and events. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health social and learning problems. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays and learning locations throughout the classroom. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by professional growth activities. Participates cooperatively with assigned administration to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with bargaining agreement. Team approach and willingness to add to an already positive school culture
Kindergarten Teacher
