26-27 Kindergarten Teacher
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports the academic social and emotional development of all students. The teacher delivers standards-based instruction aligned with district curriculum and Massachusetts frameworks while fostering curiosity independence and a love of learning in early childhood students.
The teacher maintains high expectations for all learners and uses differentiated culturally responsive instructional practices to ensure equitable access to learning. The role includes building strong relationships with students families and colleagues to support student growth and well-being.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed below reflect the primary duties of the position; the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the role. Additional responsibilities that are similar related or a logical assignment to the position may be assigned as needed to meet program legal or operational needs.
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Massachusetts standards and district curriculum.
- Create a safe supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and well-being.
- Use differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse academic social and emotional needs of students.
- Implement both formative and summative assessments and use data to inform instruction and support student progress.
- Establish and maintain a structured and positive classroom culture that supports learning and independence.
- Build strong culturally responsive relationships with students and families.
- Maintain ongoing two-way communication with parents guardians and caregivers regarding student progress and development.
- Collaborate with general education teachers specialists and support staff to meet the needs of all learners.
- Support students social-emotional development through intentional instruction and responsive practices.
- Participate in professional development and reflect on instructional practices to improve student outcomes.
- Follow school and district policies to maintain a safe welcoming and equitable learning environment.
- Performs other duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned.
Knowledge Abilities & Skills
- Early childhood development and learning theory
- Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
- Developmentally appropriate instructional practices
- Culturally responsive teaching practices
- Social-emotional learning strategies
- Create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
- Differentiate instruction to meet varied learning needs
- Build strong relationships with students families and colleagues
- Use assessment data to guide instruction
- Maintain effective classroom management
- Lesson planning and curriculum implementation
- Classroom management and organization
- Communication with students families and staff
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Time management and organization
Physical Requirements
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 positions essential functions.
Physical Strength Requirements:
Posture & Movement Requirements:
Sensory Requirements:
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
- Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) teaching license for Kindergarten/Elementary
- SEI Endorsement
Preferred:
- Experience working with multilingual learners
- Bilingual/multilingual skills
Reporting Relationships
Position Reports to: School Principal
Position Details
Location: John F. Kennedy School
Union Affiliation: Somerville Educators Union (SEU) Unit A
Terms of Employment
Work Year:
FLSA Status:
Benefits: Benefits Eligible
Salary:
Pre-Employment Requirements
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools. Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and e ... View more
