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Kindergarten Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Marshalltown, IA, United States


Kindergarten Teacher
St. Francis Catholic School

– Marshalltown, Iowa.

Job Details

Job ID:

5669626

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Effective Date:

Aug. 3, 2026

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Summary
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

Essential Duties / Major Responsibilities

Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community

Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site

Provide explicit instruction aligned to standards and learning targets

Use formative assessments to monitor student learning

Provide responsive instruction or intervention for students who do not meet the learning targets

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

Provide appropriate, consistent and immediate feedback on students’ work

Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met

Provide accessible instruction and differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students

Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development

Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations

Participate in department, school, and parent meetings

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs

Prepare classroom for class activities

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments

Maintain confidentiality with work‑related matters

Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community

Work collaboratively with the school principal, Booster Club, PTO as needed

Work toward continuous quality improvement, including the use of new technologies and equipment

Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures

Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field

Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area

Practicing Catholic preferred

Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools

In‑depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in the use of educational technology

Self‑motivated

Life‑long learner

Systems‑thinker

Well‑organized with leadership abilities

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

Professional oral and written communication skills

Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

Physical Demands
Stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. Lift and move items up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment
Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employee may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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