Ridgewood School

Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Position Description:

Each teacher reports to the Head of School (HOS). Teachers will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following areas:

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Use the established preschool curriculum as your guide.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Integrate character education into the curriculum.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate each student’s performance and development.
• Monitor the progress of individual students, and provide appropriate feedback on work in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development on Gradelink.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law and school policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Perform support duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems, and providing student encouragement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities and performances.
• Participate in school meetings and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods; and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Utilize curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students.
• Coordinate with other colleagues and the HOS.
• Teach students ethical and moral ways to live in the society.
• Maintain and complete professional development hours required by ODE for preschool staff.

Terms of Employment:

• Nine and one half (9.5) month position
• Monday – Friday; 7:30am – 4:15pm
• Attendance at all school events

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a current license as a teacher within the State of Ohio appropriate to their teaching assignment.
• Knowledge of educational technology.
• Montessori Certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30,571.11 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person