Kindergarten Teacher at FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC

Lewisville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structured Literacy, Writing, Math, Differentiated Instruction, Communication, Curriculum Collaboration, Professional Development, Classroom Management, Social-Emotional Learning, Data-Driven Instruction, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Technology Use, Student Assessment, Family Engagement

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: 5501 Shallowford Road - Lewisville, NC 27023 A Kindergarten Teacher at Forsyth Country Day School provides a safe, nurturing environment for students in his or her classroom, utilizing the school’s instructional program. The teacher works to create meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in order to continue to build strong foundational skills for lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, dynamic instructor with experience teaching structured literacy, writing, and math using a direct and explicit approach. Candidates should be comfortable providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students, be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues on a regular basis, and share information relative to student progress. The candidate should be enthusiastic about participating in curriculum collaboration with teammates and specialists. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate commitment to growing and learning through professional development courses and workshops. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Demonstrates a strong understanding of instructional best practices. For structured literacy (phonological awareness, phonics, explicit reading and writing instruction, and small groups), math, and social studies ● Utilizes a range of data sources to drive instruction, plan for support, and set goals for students. This includes assessing and reporting on student learning, including formative and benchmark assessments, report cards, and parent conferences. ● Employs a variety of teaching methods including individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, attitudes, and backgrounds. This includes implementing small and whole group instruction in math, social studies, language arts, and social-emotional learning. ● Supports students' social-emotional learning through morning meetings and in collaboration with other team members and faculty. ● Builds strong partnerships with families and communicates regularly about student learning and classroom events, including conducting conferences. ● Identifies students’ needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping support students’ health, behavioral, and learning needs. ● Participates in all divisional, team, department, and faculty meetings. ● Maintains a positive attitude and conducts oneself professionally with respect to students, faculty, parents, and the community. ● Vigorously pursues knowledge of best teaching practices and of ages of students taught. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: ● Bachelor’s degree in education, elementary or early childhood education ● Experience teaching structured literacy and guided math ● 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience, preferred ● Teaching license preferred REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ● Ability to positively contribute to a team environment and to our school community ● A commitment to work collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues ● Knowledge of and ability to support students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development ● Ability to learn and use relevant technology ● Interested in seeking opportunities to learn and reflect ● Demonstrated effective classroom management skills ● Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities ● Effective problem solving and analytical ability ● Excellent oral and written communication skills ● Strong organizational skills ● Ability to meet deadlines ● Ability to maintain a healthy sense of humor ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ● Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds ● Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children. ● Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace ● Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed ● Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively

Responsibilities

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment while implementing the school’s instructional program. They will utilize various teaching methods to support students' learning and development.