Kindergarten Teacher

About the Role

The successful candidate believes deeply that all students can learn and exceed at high levels, builds strong relationships with students and families, and demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and accountability for student success. Teachers at BHCSA inspire curiosity, cultivate critical thinking, and create classrooms where students feel valued, challenged, and supported. What you'll do CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students. Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction. Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students. Is creative and adaptive in responding to situations to maintain order and continued learning. Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles. Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community. Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians’ confidence. Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations. Promotes responsible citizenship through one’s actions as a role model. Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, and responsible citizenship. STUDENT ENROLLMENT & RETENTION Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success. Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, communication, and other administrative tasks. Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy. Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles. Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships. Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy. Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the Academy. Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal. FACILITIES Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.