Kindergarten or 1st Grade Teacher

Kindergarten or 1st Grade Teacher 13200 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 $59,000

• $67,000 a year
• Full-time $59,000
• $67,000 a year
• Full-time Position Summary Under direction, teach and instruct pupils in academic, social, behavioral, and manipulative skills; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive education program for early childhood age pupils; assist pupils and parents in making an appropriate transition from a home centered environment to a more structured educational environment; perform other related functions as required.

Essential Duties Teach and instruct pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and health in a classroom setting. Utilize an adopted course of study, program guides, and a variety of other materials in developing lesson planning, and in the development of teaching outlines. Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including instruction, demonstration, lecture, activity participation, and using specialized educational equipment, materials, and aids. Teach and instruct pupils in Christian citizenship and other subject matter specified by school mission, vision, philosophy, and statement of faith. Prepare, develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials appropriate for the instructional level of pupils within a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity. Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet specific individual educational needs. Provide individual and group instruction designed to enhance the pupils' mental, social, and emotional growth. Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement and other positive behavior shaping processes. Review, analyze, and evaluate academic and social growth, and records appropriate analyses and perceptions. Prepare progress reports to parents and others concerning pupil academic and social growth. Prepare, administer, score, and record results of a variety of criterion referenced and standardized tests in evaluating pupil progress. Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, regarding pupil progress, and to interpret the educational program. Assist and cooperate with school and resource personnel in assessing pupil needs, in the development of alternative solutions to individual educational planning, and in the adapting of curriculum offerings to meet individual educational needs. Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically attractive displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning, and activity centers. Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids. Establish and maintain a suitable room environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation. Perform non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instruction development, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities. Conduct a variety of learning experiences to effectively utilize time available for instruction.

Position Requirements Spiritual:

Affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). Gives testimony that teaching and/or working with children is a calling, and that working in this Christian school is God's direction. Manifests by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4: 12) Accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Statement of Faith, the Philosophy of Education, and Mission Statement of this school and church and is committed to upholding them.

Education:

Possess a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary or early childhood education, and subject areas commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related fields. Certification Requirement Possess a California credential authorizing service as a teacher of Kindergarten age pupils.

Experience:

Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or two years of regular full time elementary classroom teaching experience, including one year in a Kindergarten teaching assignment.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of early childhood education pupils; child growth and development principles and theories; educational, curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to a Kindergarten education program; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, conflict resolution procedures; educational materials, supplies, equipment and learning aids used in a Kindergarten program.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for Kindergarten pupils; provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and with varying mental, social, and emotional maturity; effectively assess the educational needs of pupils, and design develop, and individual remediation and educational plans; provide a warm, attractive, and inviting learning environment; perform research and development activities pertaining to Kindergarten curriculum and instruction modifications and revisions, and in the development and implementation of pilot projects designed to enhance Kindergarten age pupil educational activities; comply with the school's customer service standards, as outlined in school policy.

Core Skills:

Exhibits Christian Living/Christian Role Model Excellent Written and Spoken Communication Customer Service/Professionalism Focused on Personal Professional Development Computer Email Renweb PowerPoint Word Processing Desktop Publishing