Educate Kansas - Yates Center, KS
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Yates Center Elementary is looking for a Kindergarten Teacher. The role involves demonstrating effective planning, including the use of district curriculum, appropriate instructional objectives, effective teaching practices, and student assessment. The teacher will implement lesson plans that actively engage students and cater to their individual needs using a variety of appropriate teaching models or strategies and techniques. Additionally, the teacher will provide for individual student differences through appropriate lesson design, interventions, and extended learning opportunities. Clear and purposeful student evaluation will be provided as the basis for instruction and reporting progress. The teacher is expected to create positive motivational experiences to communicate elevated expectations for student learning and belief in all students' ability to learn. Consistent use of effective classroom management techniques that promote elevated standards for student performance, positive peer interactions, and appropriate social behaviors is essential. Effective communication with students, colleagues, administration, parents, community members, and other key stakeholders is required. The teacher will collaborate cooperatively with other school personnel to meet the needs of students and their families and will actively support students in their endeavors beyond the classroom through involvement in student organizations and athletic teams. Staying informed of and adhering to Board approved policies and regulations while using appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems is necessary. The teacher should strive to continually improve their teaching knowledge and job performance using approved professional activities and staff development opportunities. Maintaining open lines of communication with administrative personnel to keep them informed of issues potentially requiring their attention is also part of the role. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal, and coaching opportunities are available.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate effective planning including the use of district curriculum and instructional objectives.
- Implement lesson plans that actively engage students and provide for individual needs.
- Provide for individual student differences through appropriate lesson design and interventions.
- Provide clear and purposeful student evaluation as the basis for instruction.
- Create positive motivational experiences to communicate elevated expectations for student learning.
- Use effective classroom management techniques to promote elevated standards for student performance.
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, administration, parents, and community members.
- Collaborate with other school personnel to meet the needs of students and families.
- Support students in their endeavors beyond the classroom through involvement in organizations and teams.
- Stay informed of and adhere to Board approved policies and regulations.
- Strive to improve teaching knowledge and job performance through professional development opportunities.
- Maintain open lines of communication with administrative personnel.
- Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
- Valid teaching certification for Kindergarten.
- Experience in teaching or working with young children.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a rural school district.
- Coaching experience or willingness to coach.
Benefits
- Free 3/4 Year Old Preschool
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% Paid Single Insurance
- 403B - $60 Match/Monthly
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Sick Days Accumulate
