First Grade Teacher

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Position: Teacher

Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Teacher

Job Type: Full Time Work Hours / Days: Normal School hours / 189 days

JOB GOAL

Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o Models and instills a love of learning o Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs o Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning. o Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students. o Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment. o Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. o Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs. o Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures o Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom. o Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies o Attends department, school, district and parent meetings. o Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees. o Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues. o Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. o Prepares required reports on students and activities o Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. o Takes daily attendance o Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs o Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. o Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities. o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. o Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person