Mary M. Knight - Kindergarten Teacher

The Mary M. Knight School District is accepting applications for Kindergarten Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Primary Purpose:  To create a classroom environment by establishing rapport with students; to plan, organize and implement instruction aligned with state standards; to assess and report learning; to collaborate with other staff members and parents, so that students learn at high levels.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assess students in individual and classroom performance in accordance with Washington State Standards.
• Collaborate with school personnel, students and parents for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Reports progress to students and parents at intervals set by the district.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Establish and communicate learning goals, track student progress and celebrate success.
• Establish and maintain classroom rules and procedures
• Plan, prepare and deliver instruction so that students effectively interact with new knowledge
• Plan, prepare and implement classroom activities and assessments so that students practice and deepen their understanding and skills
• Engage students in learning of state standards
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students
• Communicate high expectations for all students
• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Create positive educational climate for student learning.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning
• Utilize district adopted curriculum resources.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
• Collaborate with other staff and administration to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure that all students learn
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• Communicate with parents and community
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements
• Successful Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint clearance/criminal history background check
• Knowledge of Washington State requirements (TPEP, Common core, smarter Balanced)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with parents, staff, and administration

Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Retirement Benefits

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Certificated Reference Forms or Letter of Recommendation
• Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Unofficial Transcripts

The Mary M Knight School District No. 311 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts: and other designated youth groups. 

Inquiries regarding compliance or complaints of alleged discrimination Civil Rights Compliance: Superintendent Matt Mallery mmallery@mmk.wednet.edu. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Principal Josh Stoney jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu. Title IX Compliance Officer: Laurie Seymour lseymour@mmk.wednet.edu. Tel # 360-426-6767