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Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$63,333 / year median in Kentucky
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate elementary education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children from in kindergarten and first grade, incorporating the six C's.
- Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
- Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
- Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.
- Writes, compiles, and administers individual assessments of each child's development; creates personalized learning goals for students; periodically monitors the progress on individual goals; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.
- Participates in professional learning; attends staff meetings.
- Participates in research programs concerned with improvements in teaching methods, as appropriate.
- May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education, early childhood education, core subject specialization, or participation in alternative certification program
- Certified in elementary education, or enrollment in alternative certification program is preferred
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceEducation:
Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:
Teaching:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance