Top 5 Kindergarten teacher Jobs in Ames, Ia

Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Johnston Community School District —Johnston, IA
- $165 - $235 a day
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Kindergarten Long-Term Sub
Gilbert Community School District —Gilbert, IA
- $140 a day
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Building Associate (part-time)
Johnston Community School District —Johnston, IA
- $18.66 - $22.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
7d
Lead Preschool Teacher
Prairie Flower Children's Center —Ames, IA
- $15.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Full time 2 year old Lead Teacher
Little Endeavors Child Development Center —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kindergarten Long-Term Sub
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Communicate formally and informally with parents through conferences, report cards, email, and phone calls. Adhere to all federal, state, and local educational…
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Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Johnston Community School District -
Johnston, IA

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Job Details

$165 - $235 a day
7 days ago

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives)
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Multicultural competence in teaching

Full Job Description

Position available at Beaver Creek Elementary School

Assignment: 8-12 weeks beginning October 2026

Daily substitute rate: $165 per day; increasing to $185 on 11th consecutive day, $235 on 21st consecutive day

Qualifications, Certification, and Experience:

Valid Iowa Teaching or Substitute license
Punctuality and attendance; regularly begins and ends tasks on time
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff
Projects a positive image as an educator in the school and in the community
Promotes a positive image of the Johnston Schools
Respects differing points of view
Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groups
Uses discretion in handling confidential information and situations
Actively supports expectations of student behaviour outside of the classroom during the school day
Demonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner

Performance Responsibilities:

Personal Performance Criteria

Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
Works independently and with confidence
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

Instructional Process

Teaching to local curriculum standards
Curriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to do
Communicates learning goals to students and parents
Incorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learning
Creates a classroom environment that promotes learning
Establishes fair and appropriate classroom rules
Corrects inappropriate behaviour in an appropriate and timely manner
Reinforces positive behaviours
Consistent in expectations concerning student behaviours
Establishes and maintains rapport with students
Demonstrates appropriate instructional preparation
Uses knowledge of students to design educational experiences
Lessons align with the district standards and assessments
Designs lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interest
Lesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learning
Designs educational experiences that utilize district provided technologies
Uses effective instructional techniques
Uses instructional time effectively
Both group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lecture
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learning
Utilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbook
Modifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning styles
Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn
Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender bias
Responds in a positive and constructive manner to student questions
Provides students with opportunities for success
Models and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard work
Uses effective assessment strategies
Assessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learning
Assessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measures
Assessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities

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