What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Teacher position at Liberty Christian Academy?
Kindergarten Teaching position is located at our Pickerington Early Education Center!
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
Ensure that his/her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.
Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children, particularly at the age level of the children being taught and understand the problems they face.
Plan broadly using curriculum maps, semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently using a Lesson Plan in FACTS.
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Select in advance the means of assessment to measure students' learning for a lesson or unit.
Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information, or to parent complaints.
Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences and document appropriately in FACTS.
Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college coursework, and through attendance at in-service, workshops, and conferences.
Seek and accept constructive evaluation of his/her job performance.
Makes provision for being available to students, parents, and administrators for education-related purposes before/after the instructional day when requested to do so.
Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.
Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.
Maintain a physical presence with the students by attendance and participation in school chapels, assemblies, athletic events, and other presentations.
Arrange for substitute teachers when needed and assist them in successfully carrying out their responsibilities.
Participate in beginning of year staff orientation, staff devotionals, staff meetings, and Parent/Teacher Fellowship meetings.
Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents, or staff.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of student failure.
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations in the classroom and school. Conduct required emergency safety drills in coordination with school leadership.
Assist in supervising the lunchroom, hallways, and other general school areas before, after and during school.
Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
Ensure that his/her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.
Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children, particularly at the age level of the children being taught and understand the problems they face.
Plan broadly using curriculum maps, semester and quarterly plans and objectives, and more currently using a Lesson Plan in FACTS.
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his/her best work.
Employ a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Plan through approved channels the balanced classroom use of field trips, guest speakers, and other media.
Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work.
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Select in advance the means of assessment to measure students' learning for a lesson or unit.
Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information, or to parent complaints.
Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences and document appropriately in FACTS.
Participate in continuous professional development through professional reading, college coursework, and through attendance at in-service, workshops, and conferences.
Seek and accept constructive evaluation of his/her job performance.
Makes provision for being available to students, parents, and administrators for education-related purposes before/after the instructional day when requested to do so.
Understand supervision and how to lead in a positive manner.
Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.
Maintain a physical presence with the students by attendance and participation in school chapels, assemblies, athletic events, and other presentations.
Arrange for substitute teachers when needed and assist them in successfully carrying out their responsibilities.
Participate in beginning of year staff orientation, staff devotionals, staff meetings, and Parent/Teacher Fellowship meetings.
Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents, or staff.
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of student failure.
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations in the classroom and school. Conduct required emergency safety drills in coordination with school leadership.
Assist in supervising the lunchroom, hallways, and other general school areas before, after and during school.
Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
