Year 1 Teacher job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Year 1 Teacher job summary
Our private school is in need of a Year 1 Teacher to join our roster of experienced, motivated and effective teaching professionals. The successful candidate will assume a classroom of 10 to 15 students (fewer for special ed classes). We strive in every way to create an inspiring and enriching atmosphere both for our students and our personnel. Every day, we encourage our teachers to interact with their students on a personal level and to identify each student’s learning patterns. We put strong emphasis on physical activity, interactive learning and the use of props and other educational tools.
Year 1 Teacher responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Create lesson plans for each class based on your experience and the students’ specific needs
- Introduce interactive activities into the classroom and encourage students to vocalise their concerns and questions
- Communicate with other team members as well as with parents about students’ progress and behaviour
- Join the rotation of teachers who assist with start-of-day and end-of-day student care procedures
- Organise students into small groups for social education
- Encourage creativity in students by organising art and craft projects on a daily basis
- Create a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere in the classroom
- Oversee lunch and interval twice per week
- Listen carefully to parents’ requests and concerns and address them as quickly as possible
Year 1 Teacher qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Master’s degree in education preferred
- Valid teaching qualification for primary education
- 2+ years’ experience teaching primary school classes
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to teach creatively
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