Kindergarten Teacher 25/26 SY

About the position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

Responsibilities

• Implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Work a full duty day in the assigned location.
• Assess student abilities related to educational goals and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities.
• Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and other parts of the site.
• Communicate instructional expectations and student progress to students and parents.
• Assess student achievement and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Participate in planning effective instructional goals and curriculum with other program personnel.
• Engage in professional growth and development activities.
• Assist in documenting student progress by maintaining and submitting records and reports.
• Ensure the classroom environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the principal.
• Participate in IEP meetings for IDEA students.
• Maintain knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment.
• Study and learn current research and theory.
• Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers.
• Take attendance and keep attendance registers according to Board policy.
• Follow Section 504 and IDEA amendments.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty.
• Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade assigned.
• Good knowledge of early childhood program of studies related to mission, goals, and organization.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and student needs.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Physical and emotional ability to perform required work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to monitor student work and behavior effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in urban education settings.
• Bilingual skills.
• Familiarity with technology in education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on Certified Salary Schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.