Kindergarten Teacher

About the Employer

Job Title - Kindergarten Teacher - Cary
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Reports To - Principal
Contract Length - 195 days

Primary Role
A TMSA teacher has the right mindset and skills to succeed in an environment of high expectations while also being a true team player. The teachers demonstrate the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to encourage and teach all students in their academic and social preparedness.

Benefits
* 401k with a company match of 7%
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off
* Retention, returning employee, and winter bonuses

Qualifications
* Minimum of a bachelor's degree
* Current North Carolina teaching license, or be in the process of obtaining one
* Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required

Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities
* Knows and understands the NC State Standard Course of Study to develop proficient and effective lesson plans for grade level/subject areas.
* Establishes a safe and orderly environment and a culture to empower students
* Manage various classroom behaviors and try to minimize disruptions to learning
* Participate in the MTSS process and procedures at TMSA to provide equitable and valuable education for all students
* Demonstrate leadership behaviors from the Leader in Me program that TMSA implements schoolwide
* Works collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community
* Develops goals and strategies through the School Improvement Plan
* Open to constructive feedback from lead teachers, coaches, and administrators
* Ability to differentiate instruction according to students' needs
* Collaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of the department or grade level
* Appreciates differences and values contributions of each student by building positive, appropriate relationships
* Regularly assess students, both formative and summative.
* Demonstrate technology/instructional media competency to enhance learning
* Work with parents and guardians to promote positive behavioral support and a respectful yet nurturing learning environment
* Other duties assigned by the principal