Kindergarten Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Date Posted:

3/11/2026

Location:

Tremont Elementary

Date Available:

08/10/2026

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Location: Tremont Elementary

Position: Kindergarten Teacher

Licensure: PK-5 Early Childhood; K-8

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university

Appropriate State of Ohio licensure

Prior teaching experience is preferable

Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Certification (required or attained before the start of the school year)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Training in varied instructional design

Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age-appropriate tasks

Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice

Ability to work in a team environment

Computer/word processing skills

Essential Functions:

Ensure the safety of students

Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

Maintain accurate and complete records as required

Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

Attend parent/teacher conferences

Collaborate with colleagues

Distribute course-related assignments

Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis

Provide complete lesson plans for substitutes

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education-approved courses of study

Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement

Teach students using sound instructional practices

Attend educational field trips

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

Notify parents if the student is not meeting classroom goals

Observe the ethics of the teaching profession

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials

Promote good public relations

Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

Serve as a role model for students

Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

Participate in intervention assistance team meetings

Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues

Supervise student teachers

Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Equipment Operated:

Various office machines

Computer

Calculator

Telephone

Overhead projector

Compact disc player

Printer

TV

Copy machine

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Occasional interaction among unruly children

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment

Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building and/or the school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties assigned by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.