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Pre-Kindergarten 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.
$68,746 / year median in Vermont
+13% projected growth
Job Description
The responsibilities for this position include the following: Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom that supports the developmental needs of preschool-aged children.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood learning standards and the school's curriculum.
Integrate Catholic values, prayer, and faith formation into daily classroom experiences.
Foster students' cognitive, language, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual growth through play-based and hands-on learning.
Establish positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with families regarding development and achievement.
Maintain a well-organized classroom that promotes exploration, creativity, and independence.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, liturgies, and other activities that support the mission of the school.
Additionally, we offer the following: A welcoming, faith-filled school community.
Supportive administration and collaborative faculty.
Opportunities for professional and spiritual growth.