PreSchool/Kindergarten - Montessori Teacher

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-19
Closes: 08/29/2012
Bancroft Elementary School
  JOB GOALS:  To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation.  To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to the growth areas cited.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification
    • Delaware Early Childhood Certification  AND
    • Montessori Certification
  • Highly Qualified status as an Elementary Generalist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Teaches assigned classes using the educational philosophy and policies adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Utilizes State and District curriculum guidelines in carrying out teaching assignments.
  • Uses available resources, plans and implements a program of study that meets students' needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Interprets and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.
  • Uses appropriate instructional methods contingent upon available materials.
  • Identifies students with special learning problems and takes appropriate action.
  • Encourages and assists in the development of independent study habits.
  • Communicates with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress.
  • Acts in ways which are likely to promote students' feelings of self worth.
  • Makes reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials.
  • Monitors the physical environment taking into account the health, safety, and aesthetic needs of students.
  • Encourage students to behave in accordance with classroom and school rules.
  • Keeps accurate records and makes reports as necessary.
  • Recognizes the importance of parent/guardian and teacher cooperation and confers with parents as appropriate.
  • Maintains a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
  • Meets responsibilities as per contractual agreement and State law.
  • Pursues opportunities for professional growth.
  • Must report to work on time every work day, except as afforded by existing law.
  • Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled work days.
  • Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.
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Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report, a negative pre-employment drug screening and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level. 
 
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Christina School District (“District”) that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or Vietnam Era veteran’s status be subjected to any discrimination prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and other applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. This policy applies to the District’s programs and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy may be directed to Dr. Judi Coffield, Director of K-12 Services, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.

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