Teacher - Kindergarten - Vacancy ID: 141272

Duties of Position: Develop and implement lessons which reflect the district curriculum and integrate age and developmentally appropriate practices for Kindergarten students in a manner that invites learning. Responsible for the social and emotional well-being of students. Must believe in and continuously support the mission and vision statements of Sparta Area School District and support our professional learning community. Must be certified or eligible to be certified to teach by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Must be able to develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in a professional learning community where all staff members are responsible for all children. Collaboration with colleagues is a must as well as the ability to prep for a variety of flexible groups in reading and math. Must be willing and able to integrate technology on a daily basis, all students have iPads. Strong background in current teaching strategies and methodology in math, literature, grammar, and reading instruction. *Play Based Learning *Lucy Calkins Units of Study, Reading and Writing *Math Expressions *Response to Intervention *Positive Behavior Interventions and Support *Strong background in learning theory and elementary philosophy. The ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for students. *Professional Learning Communities (PLC) *Age-appropriate practices *Hands-on, Project-based Teaching *Differentiated Teaching and Learning *Responsive Classroom *Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills. *Create a warm, caring school environment Salary Placement: per employee handbook, beginning teacher salary is approximately $39,936 Work Schedule for Position: 190 days Contact Person/Supervisor: Diane Everson-Riley, deverson@spartan.org 608-633-0457 Internal Applicants please send email letter of interest to Diane Everson-Riley.