Kindergarten Teacher

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Teachers instruct at the locations and times designated by the Principal. They demonstrate the

characteristics of enthusiasm, kindness, flexibility, honesty/integrity, confidentiality,

professionalism, and punctuality. Teachers always use acceptable English in written and oral

communication and demonstrate ongoing professional growth. They successfully develop and maintain

rapport with students, parents, and colleagues while conducting themselves in a professional and

courteous manner. Teachers are team players who seek to be part of the solution when addressing

campus goals.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education, & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field.

• Highly Qualified Teacher status in the core content area assigned.

• Arizona Teacher Certification for assigned teaching position.

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• CPR/First Aid card preferred.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Teachers will possess a Bachelor’s degree and certification from the Arizona Department of

Education. Highly Qualified status in s in the core content area assigned is required. Teachers

will provide proof of all necessary experience, clearances, certification, and education.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and web-based applications is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans and implements programs to meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the

students, and that follows the adopted Ball Charter Schools curriculum.

• Understands and integrates curriculum and school standards, including Arizona Career and College

Ready Standards into daily lessons.

• Keeps daily lesson plan book (or electronic lesson plans) up to date and aligned to the Arizona

Standards.

• Delivers curriculum content using a variety of innovative and effective teaching

strategies.

• Implements accommodations, understands, and follows policies and protocols, and differentiates

instruction for students who receive services in special education, are on a 504 plan, or are

identified as gifted and talented. Attends meetings as required.

• Prepares adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.

• Assists in developing and effectively implementing, analyzing, and applying formative and

summative assessment data to meet the educational needs of all students.

• Supervises students by developing a clear plan for effective classroom management including

posting rules and school mission in the classroom.

• Keeps accurate inventory of all equipment within the classroom. Takes all necessary and

reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Builds and maintains a teacher webpage. Utilizes technology as an effective communication tool

with students and parents.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Ball Charter School

policy, and administrative regulation.

• Works cooperatively within teams for the overall success of the school. Attends required

meetings.

• Partners with parents to provide exceptional support and service in a timely, professional, and

clear manner.

• Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school community and the

general public.

• Assumes professional responsibility for the effective implementation of all Ball Charter Schools

or locally adopted school programs and interventions. Is familiar with, and adheres to, all school

policies and procedures.

• Attends and actively participates in professional development. Annually develops and executes a

professional development plan in collaboration with the Principal.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and noise level is usually

moderate but sometimes loud. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to

finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to

climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move

up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee

occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid

conditions and extreme heat.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000