Job Description

Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following position for the 2023-2024 school year:

Future Coyote Lead Teacher (2)
Williston Middle School - Central Campus
Williston Basin School District 7

Job Title: Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Pre-Kindergarten District Coordinator

Summary: WBSD7 is seeking an enthusiastic Pre-Kindergarten (PK) teacher to guide a classroom of young children in a variety of educational activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching fundamental concepts needed for kindergarten and working effectively in a classroom structure. Top candidates will have a creative mindset and good classroom management skills, be able to plan and execute lessons, and achieve the desired learning outcomes.

PK Teacher Responsibilities:

Teach children about core concepts using creative, hands-on methods of learning

Plan lessons following both the ND Early Education standards and correlate to WBSD7 Kindergarten requirements.

Encourage and monitor social interactions between children.

Establish behavior expectations; observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.

Supervising children outside of class time: entering and exiting the building before and after school, during lunch, out on the playground, or on field trips.

Setting up the materials and workspaces required for class activities.

Communicate with parents, coordinate teacher/parent meetings as needed

Assess students\' learning using provided assessment materials.

Keep accurate records and log information into the student information program (Power School).

Create and maintain student behavior plan files as needed

Work with cafeteria staff to provide lunch for all students in the classroom.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will supervise PK Para.

Necessary Skills:

Ability to follow instructions responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ability to prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Ability to display willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Ability to communicate well with others.

Ability to exhibit confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.

Technology Skills: Knowledge of internet and E-mail software, Student Management Software, Google Suite, MS Office, basic troubleshooting skills.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and uses hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Valid ND Teaching License required

Early Childhood certification or Kindergarten Endorsement preferred.

Past experience in early childhood or kindergarten education

Within 1 year of employment:

Complete CPI training

Complete CPR/First Aid/AED

WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans\xe2\x80\x99 preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.

For more information about this position, please contact:

Judy Billehus
Human Resources Director
Williston Basin School District #7
PO Box 1407
1201 9th Avenue NW
Williston, ND 58802
Ph: (701) 572-1580
judith.billehus@willistonschools.org

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