Zuni Public School District (ZPSD) is looking for an enthusiastic kindergarten teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children. Teaching in kindergarten includes planning, implementing and assessing lessons. You will teach children with patience and creativity. Kindergarten Teacher duties include designing a teaching plan and using activities and instructional methods to motivate children.  

Primary responsibilities:

• Teach children in a classroom at the kindergarten level.
• Plan, evaluate, and assign lessons.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests, listen to oral presentations, and maintain classroom discipline.
• Introduce children to mathematics, language, science, and social studies.
• Use games, music, artwork, films, books, computers, and other tools to teach basic skills.
• Use play and hands-on teaching.
• Teach letter recognition, phonics, numbers, and awareness of nature and science.
• Maintain grade books.
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research.
• Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Create lesson plans.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Develop incentives to keep participants in class.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
• Utilize public library resources.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Assistant or Teacher Aide
• Excellent knowledge of child development and latest education theories and practices
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Teaching and organisation skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices
• Bachelor degree in education and relevant licence/certificate 
• Must have a Valid NM PED B-3 Early Childhood License, Elementary Education K-8 Teacher’s License or equivalent;