Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Industry: Charter School
Pay: Based on Experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a caring enthusiastic and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to join our school team. The Kindergarten Teacher will create a positive engaging and structured classroom environment where young students can develop academically socially and emotionally.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children and creating hands-on learning experiences while incorporating technology creativity and interactive instruction into the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging kindergarten lessons and learning activities aligned with curriculum standards.
• Create a safe welcoming and structured classroom environment.
• Provide instruction in early reading writing mathematics science and social studies.
• Incorporate hands-on activities educational technology and age-appropriate learning tools.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction to support individual learning needs.
• Establish classroom routines expectations and positive behavior-management strategies.
• Provide individualized support to students who need additional academic or behavioral assistance.
• Encourage students to develop problem-solving communication collaboration and critical-thinking skills.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families regarding student progress classroom activities and areas of concern.
• Collaborate with teachers administrators support staff and special education personnel.
• Participate in parent conferences staff meetings professional development and school activities.
• Maintain accurate student records assessments attendance and other required documentation.
• Support school-wide programs events and activities.
• Follow school policies curriculum requirements and applicable educational regulations.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes respect inclusion curiosity and a love of learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Elementary Education Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification appropriate for kindergarten/elementary education or willingness to obtain the required certification.
• Previous classroom or student-teaching experience with young children preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and kindergarten instructional practices.
• Ability to create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Comfortable incorporating technology into classroom instruction.
• Ability to assess student learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students families and school staff.
• Organized dependable and able to manage a busy classroom environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative school team.
• Commitment to creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Kindergarten or early elementary grades
• Experience in a charter school or innovative educational environment
• Experience incorporating educational technology into instruction
• Experience supporting students with different learning styles and needs
• Familiarity with hands-on project-based or STEM-focused learning
• Experience with classroom assessment and student data
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus