Preschool Program Director

Primary Function 

Responsible for direction and overall supervision of Students 3-5 years old in the Preschool Program. Teaches and Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of everyone in the group.  Plan and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum, incorporating the Colorado Department of Education Standards. 

Role Summary:

Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child

Salary:

Full time position, working a 168 day school year. Placement is based on a maximum of 10 years of experience, verified full time teaching experience and education   

Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education / Child Development or Elementary Education, and experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred. 
• Possession of or enrollment in a program to obtain appropriate Early Childhood Special
  Education endorsement Preferred 
• Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving childcare and child development as required by Federal and State regulations and administration. 
• Possess a strong background in integrating the teaching of reading, writing and problem-solving skills. 
• The Preschool Teacher must possess personal attributes needed to develop trusting relationships with children and adults. Such attributes include the following:
• Professional in appearance, attitude, and ability. 
• Respect confidentiality of each child and his/her family 
• Treat children, parents and staff members with dignity and respect 
• Develop a sense of teamwork with co-workers in all activities, including housekeeping, diapering/ toilet training and meal service as well as lesson preparation and record keeping 
• Practice good communication skills 
• Knowledge and experience working with young children and of the basics of child development.  
• Knowledge of activities appropriate to age group. Ability to be flexible with daily routines and schedules to capture “nurturing and teachable moments”. 
• Knowledge of safety issues, communicable disease management/control/prevention and basic first aid.  
• Skills in patience and remaining calm under pressure. Ability to move and react quickly to handle emergencies effectively.  
• Skills in time management and organization  
• Skills in parent communication. 
• Ability to supervise assistants, gives instructions and delegate duties in a professional manner. 
• Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences 

Performance responsibilities 

• develop schemes of work and lesson plans 
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• preparing classroom for class activities
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs  
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• use relevant technology to support instruction 
• observe and evaluate student's performance and development 
• update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations 
• prepare required reports on students and activities 
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and  procedures 
• maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary 
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement 
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings 
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents  regarding student progress and student needs 
• adhere to Board policy and Colorado School Law.  
• perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires driving from site to site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this
  job, Primary functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for traveling, sitting
  (including sitting on the floor), getting up and down from the floor, and standing for prolonged
  periods of time; use of a computer keyboard; light lifting; and carrying.
•  Occasional lifting of 50 pounds
  or less. Lifts of 50 pounds or more will be a 2 person lift. May be required to lift, move or have
  the ability to position students as needed to provide services.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado Law, Rangely School District RE-4 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.