What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Teacher position at Endeavor Charter School?
The kindergarten teacher, in collaboration with a grade level team, will create a nurturing and familial classroom community to provide our earliest learners with an engaging environment in which they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Within that setting, the teacher will provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities which will support students while helping them reach their highest potential.
Curriculum Planning and Implementation
developing and implementing age appropriate lesson plans aligned with ECS curriculum, as well as state and national educational standards
teaching all subject areas to students of varying ability levels within a self-contained setting utilizing hands-on, experiential methods
lead a daily morning meeting that focuses on social emotional learning
Classroom Management
establishing and maintaining a positive and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning that aligns with Endeavor’s Mission and Values
setting clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, and consistently enforce classroom rules and procedures
addressing disciplinary issues promptly and constructively, using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies
Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring
regularly assess student learning through formal and informal methods, including mClass Dibels 8
analyzing assessment data to identify individual student strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement
providing timely and constructive feedback to students, administrators, and parents/guardians on academic progress and goals
Differentiated Instruction
differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, modify lesson plans and assignments as necessary to accommodate individual learning styles, interests, and abilities
Collaboration
collaborating with grade level team, intervention teachers, special education teachers, instructional coaches, and other support staff
collaborating productively with a full-time teaching assistant
Professional Development
participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills, stay abreast of best practices, and incorporate new research-based strategies into instruction
engaging in reflective practice to evaluate and continuously improve teaching effectiveness and student engagement