Kindergarten Teacher

POSITION TITLE:            Kindergarten Teacher                 

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Kindergarten teacher is highly qualified and an Indiana State
certified teacher with a Kindergarten Endorsement responsible for delivering the Common
Core State Standards and the SBCSC curriculum in a differentiated, general
education learning environment.
 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:    Building Principal
   
DUTIES:   

A teaching candidate must fully implement the kindergarten curriculum, following corporation provided instructional resources.
Additionally the teacher will:
Plan lessons, provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs and assess student growth
Maintain a safe classroom and appropriate classroom management and make parent contact, as necessary to advance each child’s learning.
Complete and maintain all required student records.
Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required.

Other duties which will be assessed include:
Uses a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process
Structures the classroom environment to maintain student interest and engagement
Maintains professional responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the process of learning by attending and participates in required staff meetings/ staff development. Works together with the grade level team
       
QUALIFICATIONS:    License with Kindergarten Endorsement and be Highly Qualified.
   
CONSIDERATIONS BY ADMINISTRATION:
Maintain regular, documented communication between home and school

Utilize technology to enhance the learning environment and differentiate instruction.

Works in standard office and school building environments.  Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.  Must be able to handle stress.

COMPENSATION: 

Starting salary in the Empowerment Zone is the highest in the St. Joseph County area, and will be $44,880 for SY22-23. Compensation increases with experience, and education. For example, a teacher with 4 years of experience can earn $46,614, a teacher with 8 years of experience can earn $51,816. 

There are also several stipends that staff are eligible for:

• ENL certified teachers who are using their certification in classroom teaching receive a $5,000 stipend
• Teachers with 12 or more years of experience receive a $5,000 stipend

Moreover, there are additional stipends for staff that participate on various teacher leadership teams. 

Additional Information: To learn more about the Empowerment Zone, our impact, and what we offer staff, visit www.sbezone.org/careers.