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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example kindergarten teacher requirements on a job description

Kindergarten teacher requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in kindergarten teacher job postings.
Sample kindergarten teacher requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
  • State teaching certification or equivalent.
  • Experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
  • Knowledge of appropriate teaching methods.
  • Knowledge of child development principles.
Sample required kindergarten teacher soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Patience and creativity.
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Kindergarten teacher job description example 1

Broward County Public Schools kindergarten teacher job description

Interim Substitute Teachers maintain our students' academic progress by facilitating lesson plans during a teacher's short-term leave of absence. The interim substitute teacher assumes all of the responsibilities of the classroom teacher for the duration of the assignment. Interim Substitute Teachers must maintain a consistent volume of high quality instruction with accuracy and professionalism.
Qualifications:

Must be approved as a substitute teacher with Broward County Public Schools.

Florida Educator Certification in the subject area of the vacancy is preferred.

Hourly Rate: Bachelor's or higher = $32.31; 60 credit hours = $20.00

Application Procedure:

Complete the online application and upload all documents. If you submitted an online application through our current online process then you must sign into your application and choose "Edit" to select the "Interim Substitute" vacancy.

Prior to submitting your application, you will be required to attach the documents listed below. Therefore, you will need to have the documents scanned and available for you to upload and attach them to your on-line application.

* Transcript from an accredited college showing at least 60 semester hours of completed course work, and
* Required letters of references, minimum of two. References must be signed and dated. One reference must be from the candidate's last employer or cooperating teacher (for education graduates). Each reference should be scanned separately and individually upload

Substitute Teacher Training On-Boarding Course.

* Upload Sub Diploma certificate for the STEDI SubSkills Online Training Course
* The STEDI SubSkills Online Training Course - Option This course will provide you with valuable knowledge, skills, and materials that will empower you to be successful in the classroom. (ONLY exempt candidates: 2021-2022 cleared Broward Public Schools Substitute or a Transition Kelly Substitute.)
* There is a cost associated with this training of $39.95 and will be the responsibility of the applicant. This cost will not be reimbursed by Broward County Public Schools.
* This training will cover: Classroom management; teaching strategies; special education and other information you'll need to know to become a stellar substitute teacher, from legal aspects of the job to how to handle confrontational behavior from students.

Application Procedure:

* Transcript from an accredited college showing at least 60 semester hours of completed course work
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Kindergarten teacher job description example 2

Crescent City Schools kindergarten teacher job description

Our Kindergarten Teachers impact students' lives by:

* Delivering instruction in the classroom and raising student achievement
* Long-term unit planning and daily lesson planning
* Communicating with parents/guardians about student progress
* Quickly implementing feedback and goal-setting into lesson delivery
* Collaborating with teammates in grade level and subject level teams
* Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
* Maintaining a classroom culture conducive to student achievement
* Using data to track student achievement, and to constantly improve practice
* Participating in daily, weekly, and quarterly meetings about student achievement
* Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school
* Taking on other tasks, as needed

Apply now if you:

* Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
* Believe in the unlimited potential of each child
* Have an outstanding record of leading academic achievement
* Inspire your students and colleagues
* Required: Have a BA or BS Degree
* Preferred: Possess Louisiana Teacher Certification (or equivalent certification in another state)

Physical Requirements

* Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
* This is an in-person role

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank, and Akili Academy in the Upper Ninth Ward. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education, with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

We offer a fantastic benefits package.
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Kindergarten teacher job description example 3

Kiddie Academy kindergarten teacher job description

  • Passion and love to work with children
  • Able to build professional relationship with co-workers and Staff
  • DCF 45 hours
  • CDA
  • VPK endorsement and updated in-service required courses
  • First Aid & CPR certification (Preferred)
  • Eligible Background Screening

Responsibilities:

- Ensuring safety is a priority in the classroom and on the playground

- Model appropriate behavior in the classroom

- Coordinate lesson plans from curriculum and show evidences of learning throughout the day

- Track student activities, meals, pottying, and notes on our daily reporting software through classroom Ipad.

- Serve meals according to the nutritionally recommended serving size and create a pleasant dining atmosphere

- Communicate and form relationships with families to gain understanding of student needs

- Encourage positive behavior with understanding, flexibility, and conscious discipline

- Maintain a clean and replenished classroom

- Keep classroom in DCF and accreditation compliance

Benefits:

At Kiddie Academy we value a great work life balance and benefits that go beyond the classroom. We are closed most major holidays to allow our staff family time and offer many opportunities for career growth

  • Child Care Tuition Discount
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid on-going training & career development workshops
  • Paid Sick Day
  • Personal Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • In-Service Hours On-Site
Company Introduction

We’ve been shaping, fueling and nurturing children’s natural curiosity since we opened our first Academy over 40 years ago. We’re driven—through our passion for early childhood education, community commitment and Life Essentials® philosophy—to prepare children for school and for life. We’re here to educate and encourage your child to do more and be more—not just while they’re with us, but outside the classroom.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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