Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, develops and implements age-appropriate curriculum.
Devise and impart lesson plans on a daily basis.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, providing writing assistance, reinforcing language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade-level standards.
Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials (e.g. art projects, computer, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives.
Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities.
Enforce cleanup activities by modeling appropriate behavior.
Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. clean/bleach tables, sign-in/sign-out logs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Prepare instructional materials (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.).
Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, change in behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers.
Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
Liaison with children’s families to ensure a smooth transition from home to the school setting and transitions from classroom to a classroom when needed.
Assist families with children’s transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten.
Conduct students’ observations and assessments, as well as students’ conferences.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Ensures that Teacher Assistants are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. lead teacher meetings, lesson plans, policies and procedures, training received, etc.
Provide functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers assigned to the classroom.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Education, Licensure, or Certification
Candidate must meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor's’ degree or higher
Bachelors preferred in early childhood education or early childhood special education or education.