The kindergarten teacher will provide the instruction necessary to facilitate positive growth in all students and to ensure the development of their Christ-like character and heart of service. 

Main Tasks:

• Teach all subjects for one class in such a way as to ensure the positive growth of students. This may include the need to teach special classes such as French, Art, Music and/or Physical Education. The class may be one grade level or two depending on the number of students and availability of teachers.
• Plan lessons using the Planbook.com program or something similar, ensuring all standards are followed.
• Ensure the use of the provided curriculum to the best of your ability.
• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that is culturally sensitive and focused on growth and excellence.
• Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and mission of the school.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional methods to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
• Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
• Be intentional with the integration of Biblical truth into all areas of teaching and learning.
• Implement an effective classroom management program that promotes student learning.
• Maintain accurate and timely entry of grades.
• Attend beginning of the year orientation.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Monitor children at play or while they eat as needed.
• Complete all end of the year duties from the checklist.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, scheduled in-service, curriculum planning and professional development activities.
• Perform school-related duties outside the typical school day as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the ‘student life’ and the mission and vision of the school (eg. Parent-Teacher conferences).
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents and follow the Matthew 18:15-20 principle in resolving conflict with others (found in the Staff Handbook).