Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

The Transitional Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of the classroom. This person must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children.  Duties & Responsibilities:  Be alert at all times by providing proper visual supervision. Abide by all Kids World safety protocols. Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum in accordance with Kids World policies and procedures. Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom environment. This will include sharing the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff. Attend all staff meetings, including quarterly grade-level meetings, and in-house training programs. Regularly maintains classroom bulletin boards displaying all aspects of the Curriculum. Monitor and assess student progress. Maintain close communication with the principal and parents regarding student issues, conferencing as deemed necessary. Submit weekly lesson plans to the principal. Establish our non-punitive method of classroom discipline, seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior. Participation in all school events, including but not limited to: Parent Orientation, Back-to-School Night, Winter/Spring Programs, Open House, Staff Meetings/Grade Level Meetings, Teacher Training Workshops, Parent Conferences Perform daily tasks and responsibilities with integrity, making effective use of time schedules and not requiring constant reminders to complete tasks. Treat all children with dignity and respect. Demonstrate patience and self-control in dealing with students and staff. Display energy and enthusiasm, maintaining evident interest in the job. Contribute and share ideas freely with other staff members. Use appropriate language in and out of the classroom. Appropriately dressed, well-groomed, and neat. Competencies:  Professionalism Strong customer service skills, both external and internal Cooperative Builds interpersonal relationships Alert to the needs of others, students, and co-workers Punctual and reliable Excellent oral and written communication skills Flexibility Skills/Knowledge/Education: Prior to being hired, a Bachelors Degree is required for this position Prior work experience in a Pre-k, Transitional, or Kindergarten classroom

Salary : $20 - $21