Kindergarten Teacher

Position Description

Kindergarten Teacher Job Description

A Kindergarten Teacher at Carmichael Classical Christian School is employed to provide foundational instruction to kindergarten students, guided by the school’s classical, Christian educational philosophy. This is an at-will position, and performance is evaluated annually by the Dean of Students or Head of School.

This is not intended to be a complete delineation of all the possible responsibilities of the CCCS Kindergarten Teacher. Rather, it is a general description of the basic tasks a primary school teacher will be normally required to perform and be evaluated upon. In addition, it is expected that the teacher will comply with all applicable school policies and guidelines.

Core Qualifications and Character

The ideal candidate must be a growing Christian with a love for God, His Word (the Bible), and His people. The candidate must be an active participant in a local church body, and able to integrate Biblical principles into all aspects of teaching, correction, and classroom/school culture. A core requirement is agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

Key qualifications include:

1. A bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an early childhood endorsement or kindergarten endorsement or minor in early childhood education; or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
2. Current licensure or approval to teach by the education standards and practices board (ESPB) of North Dakota
3. Classroom experience (preferred)
4. Familiarity/experience with the classical model of education (preferred)

The teacher must be well-organized, possess strong leadership qualities, and be able to relate harmoniously with staff, parents, and school leadership. Consistent attendance and reliability are essential, alongside a desire and willingness to learn/grow both personally and professionally.

Teaching and Classroom Responsibilities

The Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing and structured learning environment. This involves developing course goals and plans that align with the school’s curriculum scope and sequence, ensuring materials and teaching methods support a classical, Christian approach.

Key duties include:

1.  Instruction: Employing creative and effective instructional methods, aids, and materials appropriate for early childhood learners – the Kindergarten Curriculum Manual serves as an invaluable aid in preparing daily lesson plans and will be provided to the teacher
2. Student Development: Being fully informed on the academic, spiritual, and social development of each student, tracking their progress closely
3. Classroom Management: Establishing and maintaining proper classroom discipline from a Biblical perspective, training young students in godly conduct
4. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records for attendance and grades (or developmental progress) as required by the school and the state

Collaboration and Non-Teaching Duties

The teacher reports to the Primary School Head Teacher and provides regular updates on each student’s progress and any potential problems.

Non-teaching responsibilities are a key part of the role and include:

1. Supervision: Actively supervising students during playground time, lunch, drop-off, and pickup
2. Meetings: Attending all staff meetings, teacher prayer meetings, Convocation, Commencement, and any other required meetings
3. Spiritual Ministry: Being ready and available to minister to the spiritual needs of students; praying with them and for them
4. Professionalism: Consistently demonstrating maturity through his or her work, punctuality, speech, attitude, dress, and attention to duties
5. Professional Growth: Committing to ongoing professional and personal growth through reading and attending educational training

Parent-Teacher Relationships

As school that operates In Loco Parentis, strong home-school partnership is critical. The teacher is expected to initiate and maintain open communication with parents, sharing both concerns and commendations about their child. Formal parent-teacher conferences are a required part of this relationship.