FY27 Kindergarten Teacher

FY27 Kindergarten Teacher

Littleton Elementary School District

Tres Rios Service Academy - Tolleson, Arizona

This job is also posted in Littleton Elementary School District

Job Details

Job ID:5631529

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Apr 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2025

Job Description

TITLE: Certified Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

CERTIFIED PLACEMENT SCHEDULE

QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements.

Preschool Requirements: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis-screening test recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. A Food Handler's Card authorized through the Arizona Department of Health prior to the starting date of employment.

REPORTS TO: Person(s) designated by the Board or Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals, volunteers, students and student teachers

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential

I. Uses knowledge of Subject Matter

Demonstrates knowledge in subject area

Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence

II. Displays Interpersonal Skills

Communicates effectively with students

Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect

Promotes positive self-concepts in learners

Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment

Communicates enthusiasm for learning

Uses correct written and oral expression

III. Plans for Instruction

Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities

Assesses student's skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives

Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives

Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task

Follows the design of the district's curriculum

Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives

Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking

Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs

Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives

Monitors and assesses student' progress using specific procedures

IV. Provides instruction

Provides instruction at student's skill level

Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan

Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence

Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking

Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasks

Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives

Models correct performance for students

Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson

Monitors student learning throughout the learning process

Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding

Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs

Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria

V. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction

Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives

Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successful

Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learning

Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives

Summarizes learning using a variety of methods

VI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies

Uses effective classroom management techniques

Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior

Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectives

Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing board

VII. Displays Professionalism

Acts in a professional manner

Engages in professional development

Seeks and shares professional ideas

Acts in accordance with teacher responsibilities, both legal and professional and uses discretion in the use of professional or confidential information

Identifies exceptional students and refers them to appropriate specialist

Uses effective strategies for parent teacher communication including conferences

Demonstrates willingness to accept additional responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates additional support staff and/or volunteers when applicable

Shows care in personal hygiene and grooming

Attends all meetings as required

Adheres to Board and Administrative policy

VIII. Gathers and Records Data

Maintains appropriate and adequate information

Federal Law

State Law

o District Policy

o School Procedures

Position Type:Full-Time