Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher Adventure Academy of Melissa

• 5.0 Melissa, TX Job Details Full-time $42,000
• $48,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Interpersonal skills Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Montessori Communication skills Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description Job Title:

Kindergarten Teacher Job Description Overview:

The kindergarten teacher guides young learners through a blend of self-directed, hands-on discovery and holistic nature-based imaginative play. Utilizing the Good and the Beautiful curriculum alongside competency-based instruction, you will cultivate a warm, rhythmic environment that nurtures the whole child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. Your primary responsibility is to instruct and guide students through foundational academic, social, and artistic milestones.

This role requires a strong educational background, effective communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment. The kindergarten teacher plays a crucial role in providing strong academics with hands-on, outdoor exploration inspired by Montessori and Waldorf philosophies.

Responsibilities:

1) Curriculum Planning and Development

• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities of the students. 2) Classroom Instruction
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons by teaching core subjects through alternating blocks, presenting unified themes while varying the depths of tasks for each grade.
• Provide students with opportunities to engage in nature by utilizing a nature table to build cognitive and mathematical foundations.
• Employ various teaching strategies that emphasizes independent focus, imaginative play, storytelling, and artistic expression.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that focuses on real-world responsibility.

3) Integrate the

Arts:

• Teach academics through storytelling, watercolor painting, form drawing, music, and modeling.

4)

Individualized Support:

• Offer additional assistance to students who require extra help, including tutoring or remedial support.
• Communicate with parents to discuss student progress and address any concerns.
• Write comprehensive end-of-year reports to inform parents of student growth.

5)

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Participate in meetings and school-wide activities and initiatives.

6)

Classroom Management:

• Establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to promote a conducive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (teacher certification a plus)
• Previous experience working in a Montessori and/or Waldorf setting
• Willingness to engage students in an outdoor setting, treating the outdoors a vital expansion of the indoor learning environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, adaptability, and a passion for education
• Artistic abilities in singing, pentatonic flute drawing a plus

Pay:

$42,000.00

• $48,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person