TITLE:            Preschool Teacher

JOB GOAL:

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible early educational experience for each student. 

REPORTS TO:           Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area of early childhood education.
2. Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
3. Must have demonstrated success in working with a variety of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILIITES:

1. Must be knowledgeable of creative, innovative, nontraditional teaching strategies that have proven successful with students.
2. Implements effective instructional strategies that result in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student academic progress.
3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and meets the appropriate developmental needs of young students.
4. Develop lesson plans using age-appropriate instructional materials for individuals and groups of students.
5. Establish clear objectives for all lessons and units.
6. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences designed to achieve program objectives and curriculum goals.
7. Must have demonstrated skills with computers and other technologies as tools in the classroom.
8. Possess flexibility in teaching style and demonstrate an ability to develop concepts, produce hands-on experiences, and integrate learning activities. 
9. Establish and maintain standards of behavior. 
10. Demonstrate the ability to select, adapt, and use instructional materials and resources.
11. Be proficient at assessing student progress, planning lessons, and devising ways to improve teaching.  
12. Administer standardized tests following established procedures.
13. Must have the ability to use appropriate strategies for assessing, monitoring, and managing student learning.
14. The ability to recognize and respond to individual differences is essential. 
15. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
16. Be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with parents, coworkers, staff, and community representatives.
17. Participate in school and division-wide program initiatives.
18. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle and feel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

200-day contract.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.