Kindergarten Teacher 26/27 SY

Kindergarten Teacher 26/27 SY Contra Costa Christian Schools - 4.0 Walnut Creek, CA Job Details Full-time $58,710 - $103,309 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Working with children Classroom behavior management

Teaching Full Job Description Job Title:

Kindergarten Teacher, Elementary School Location:

On campus in Walnut Creek, CA Reports to:

Principal, Elementary School CCCS Mission:

Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) is a distinctively Christian learning community committed to academic excellence, preparing the next generation to impact the world for Christ.

Job Summary:

The Kindergarten Teacher is passionate, nurturing and dedicated to creating an engaging classroom environment for young learners. The teacher is responsible for developing age-appropriate lesson plans, delivering focused instruction, assessing student learning and contributing to the spiritual growth of students. The teacher creates structured learning activities based on high-quality unit plans, covering core elementary subjects such as Math, Language Arts, Bible, Science, and Social Studies within the Kindergarten classroom.

Job Details:

this is not a comprehensive list of all job duties and responsibilities; others may be assigned Deliver instruction and assess student learning based on high-quality unit plans designs that incorporate faith, are aligned with CCCS yearly goals and student outcomes Establish and maintain a respectful culture of learning in a well-managed classroom Engage and assess student learning through the delivery of daily lessons Reflect on personal teaching practice in order to develop and grow professionally Maintain accurate, timely records of instructional and non-instructional events Attend and participate in faculty meetings and professional development Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and work together for improved instruction and student success including developing and implementing comprehensive unit plans that support the school's mission, vision, and educational goals. Collaborate with colleagues to implement and support all school activities, including spirit weeks, field trips and chapels, especially in the Elementary School Create a nurturing, Christ-centered classroom atmosphere, maintaining strong communication with parents, and continuously assessing and adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students. Foster and maintain positive community relationships with students and families Commitment to and support of CCCS mission, vision and values Commitment to abide by the CCCS Employee Handbook Occasional weekend and evening responsibilities

Required Skills:

Strong classroom management and organizational skills; careful attention to detail and follow-through. Strong communication and negotiating skills. Ability to work well in a team. Creativity, patience, and a genuine love for working with young children Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.

Qualifications:

State Credential/ACSI Certification or willingness to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period. Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field Prior experience teaching elementary education Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices CPR/First Aid Certification Commitment to the Christian faith aligning with CCCS statement of faith