Kindergarten Teacher

Congressional School
Falls Church, VA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional program for our Kindergarten students.

The Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children this age and has a passion for elementary education.

The Teacher will be positive, collaborative, innovative, and passionate in addition to the below duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic program that aligns with Congressional School's mission, vision, and values
  • Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach mathematics and language arts
  • Builds a safe and engaging classroom community
  • Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
  • Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
  • Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Assesses students' knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals.
  • Actively seeks opportunities for professional development.
  • Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner.
  • Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum.
  • Actively supports the School philosophy, community, and policies.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Division Director
  • Experience working in a teaching team; positive attitude and eager to work collaboratively with assistant teacher, peers and colleagues in developing curriculum and planning for instruction
  • A desire to respond to and initiate the solving of problems through clear and open conversation
  • Open to feedback and ability to take risks

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience teaching elementary grades, preferably in an independent school.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
  • Strong initiative and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
  • A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset
  • 15 days ago
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