Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher TeachIowa St Francis Catholic School - Marshalltown, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5669626

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description St. Francis Catholic School

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION NAME:

Teacher

LOCATION NAME

Marshalltown

REPORTS TO

Principal

EFFECTIVE DATE

Aug. 3, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area Practicing Catholic preferred Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Proficient in the use of educational technology Self-motivated Life-long learner Systems- thinker Well-organized with leadership abilities Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills Professional oral and written communication skills Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site Provide explicit instruction aligned to standards and learning targets Use formative assessments to monitor student learning Provide responsive instruction or intervention for students who do not meet the learning targets Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school Provide appropriate, consistent and immediate feedback on students' work Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met Provide accessible instruction and differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations Participate in department, school, and parent meetings Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs Prepare classroom for class activities Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, PTO as needed Work toward continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction These duties are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employee may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work.

Position Type:

Full-time