K-6 Elementary Teacher

Job Summary
King Elementary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated K-6 Elementary Teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters the intellectual, emotional, and social development of students. This full-time position requires a commitment to providing high-quality education and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community to enhance student learning experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom
• Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
• Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
• Creating, assigning, and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
• Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
• Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
• Leading parent-teacher meetings
• Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
• Managing student behavior
• Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicating regularly with parents
• Helping students improve study methods and habits
• Administering tests to evaluate students’ progress

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelors or master’s degree in education or related field.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Minnesota teaching license

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices