KinderCat Academy is an exploration kindergarten, a combination of preschool and traditional kindergarten. This class is specifically for students who are eligible for kindergarten but have late birthdays, typically March-July. The teacher-to-student ratio is kept low at a maximum of 15 students per class.
PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITES
Instructional leader in classroom and in building. Responsible for working with a team in a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) setting, curriculum planning, instruction through inquiry, project-based learning, creating common team assessment, providing meaningful assessments of learning, and intentional/differentiated instruction through individual student data. Accountable for individual classroom management. Provide appropriate student instruction in accordance with the district's grade level curriculum. Knowledge and use of research-based instructional strategies. Participate in district and building professional development opportunities. Participate in grade level and building development. Work successfully as part of a team in a highly collaborative manner. Knowledge and use of authentic assessment techniques to drive instruction. Strong classroom management skills and interpersonal relations. Strong focus on character building and parent/teacher relationships. Willingness to follow district and building vision.
EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Current Missouri Certification in Elementary Education B-3. Strong experience with integrating technology in the classroom. Self-starter with growth mindset for self and students. Willingness to learn new things. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
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