Job Description
Job Description
Position Description
Columbus Academy seeks candidates for an opening as a full-time Kindergarten Teacher.
The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
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Manage the essential classroom activities of approximately 18 students, including primary instructional responsibilities for language arts, mathematics and social studies
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Collaborate with colleagues - particularly team members - on curriculum design and development
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Provide periodic updates to parents related to student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
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Make use of technological resources necessary for curriculum integration and institutional communication
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Hold students accountable for the school's standards of behavior
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Work with others in the school community to support each student's emotional well-being
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education or a related field
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At least three years of experience as a lead teacher at the early childhood level
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Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the early childhood level
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Ability to teach a full range of elementary school subjects and to differentiate instruction
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Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation
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A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
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Enthusiasm for teaching young children
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A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
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Ability to engage, motivate and develop student learning
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Enthusiasm towards outdoor education and being outside with children frequently
Physical Conditions
Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:
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Classroom environment
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Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
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Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)
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Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
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Ability to be outside with children during all seasons utilizing the extensive campus