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Junior Kindergarten Lead 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.
$76,633 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Speak English at an idiomatic level
- Prefer degree in Early Child Education.
- Or some credits in Early Child Education
- Early child care experience required
- Meet the requirements of WAC
- Successfully complete a criminal history check
- Strong knowledge and ability to work with young children in a caring manner; to meet social/emotional needs of young children; to develop partnerships with parents and peers; excellent verbal and written communication skills; good problem solving skills and excellent satisfaction for a team work.