Certified, Early Childhood Family Educator, 1.0 FTE

Position Title: Early Childhood Family Educator, at TBD

Location: Department of Early Childhood

Position Details: 

The early childhood family educator:

• Must work in collaboration with classroom paraeducators as well as early childhood special education staff; 

• Plans for and delivers high-quality instruction with a focus on all developmental areas and works to provide developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching and learning for young children;

• Builds a strong partnership with families and conducts regular home visits throughout the year;

• Shares in the responsibility of developing and implementing programming to address individual student needs;

• Maintains regular and ongoing communication with other early childhood team members and families regarding students needs and progress.

• Implements program curriculum and differentiates instruction for all learners; and 

• Adheres to department, as well as preschool program guidelines and staff expectations

The successful candidate demonstrates an understanding of early childhood, child development and inclusive practices to meet the needs of a diverse group of children. Candidate consistently demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.  Requires some flex hours, valid drivers license, and use of a personal vehicle for reliable transportation. 

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking a candidate with a commitment to excellence in education. Candidate will possess an ability to establish a strong classroom environment that supports highly engaging instruction. Candidate will need to work collaboratively with multiple team members.

A strong candidate for this position would have exceptional instructional and classroom management skills, demonstrate effective communication skills and strong academic/curriculum skills, use assessment to drive instruction, provide quality feedback to all learners, as well as a desire to teach in a culturally rich school environment.

Ability to create strong relationships with all students, their families and all classroom team members; effective communication skills; use of assessment to drive instruction and quality feedback to all learners; willingness to serve the community in all aspects; learner in the art and science of teaching; a reflective educator, an individual who understands the practices of cultural proficiency and applies those practices with students, staff and families. 

This position requires daily work with children in the classroom setting as well as home visits, partnerships, collaboration and support for families.  

This position is subject to a veterans preference.

Certificated Professional Agreement

Job Description: Certified Teacher