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