Development Kindergarten Teacher

- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood - Date Posted:
10/22/2026 - Location:
Merrill Park Elementary - Date Available:
2026-27 School Year - Closing Date:
Until Filled - District:
Saginaw Public Schools - the capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;
- the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
- the desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
- prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
- commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
- the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions;
- the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;
- the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
- the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;
- the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
- participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
- collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
- coordinate instruction within and across grade levels
- try out new ideas to improve student learning
- Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
- Knowledge of relevant technology
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Decision making skills
- Organization and planning skills
- Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to record and report daily written records
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation or worthy goals
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
- Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
- Teaches District approved curriculum
- Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement
- Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures
- Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
- Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community. Assumes responsibility for meeting course and school-wide student performance goals
- Assistance with toileting needs
- Effectively direct and utilize a classroom assistant (aide) in order to carry out daily tasks supporting the instructional needs of the students in the classroom.
- Make home visits if needed
- Conduct developmental screenings and assessments
- Write goals and objectives, and be able to write IEP's and IFSP's
- Schedule IEP/IFSP's with appropriate personnel
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor
- Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using equipment
- Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal instruction of pupils with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional ability levels
- Encourages pupils to express themselves creatively in art, music, and dramatic play
- Provides appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills
- Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of pupils in communications skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of self-concepts
- State of Michigan teacher certificate required
- Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in at least one area of special education and a major or minor in early childhood education or child growth and development. (Candidates who have a ZA or ZS endorsement with a special education endorsement do not need this approval.)
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of preschool special needs school curriculum and philosophy, effective instruction principles, assessment procedures and learning as well as behavioral supports and plans
- Demonstrates the personal qualities of an effective teacher including the ability to collaborate with other staff and the ability to communicate well with a wide variety of audiences both in writing and verbally
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and, to coordinate and direct the work of others
- Demonstrated ability to interact proactively with parents
- Prior knowledge of state standards and assessment tools
| Development Kindergarten Teacher | JobID: 4853 |
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