Teachers, Kindergarten

This position at Ewalt Elementary creates a flexible elementary program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils, motivating them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each pupils ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     Other duties may be assigned.

1. Teaches district approved curriculum for all day kindergarten.
2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students work.
3. Develop lesson plans and instructional material to provide individualized and small group instruction, adapting the curriculum to meet each pupils needs.
4. Fosters cooperative social behavior through games and group projects so children form satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
5. Encourages students in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and the use of art materials to promote self- expression.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.
7. Instructs on practices of cleanliness and self-care.
8. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
9. Identifies pupil needs and makes referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
10. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
11. Plans, coordinates, and supervises activities such as field visits, group discussions, and dramatic play-acting to stimulate and broaden students interest in their physical and social environment.
12. Participates in the annual Kindergarten Round-Up.
13. Maintains confidentiality of student information.

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