Pre K Teacher

PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT                                           

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Pre K Teacher                                                                                            

 CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal/Pre K Director                                                      

 PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

LOCATION: Primary                                                                

DATE REVISED: 10/7/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides developmentally appropriate instruction to Pre-K students in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. Supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of young children in alignment with Arkansas Early Learning Standards and district expectations.

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.

 Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Valid Arkansas teaching license with Birth–PreK or P–4 certification.
CPR and First Aid certification required.

Must provide proof of  awareness of the Science of Reading

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned to the Arkansas Early Childhood Education Frameworks and district curriculum.

• Provides developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction.

• Differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Integrates literacy, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning into daily activities.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law and district policy
• Establishes and maintains a positive, structured classroom environment conducive to learning
• Implements district-approved classroom management strategies.
• Ensures the safety and supervision of students at all times.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
  
  

• Observes and evaluates student development and progress.
• Collaborates with special education, intervention, and related service staff.
• Participates in Response to Intervention (RTI) and other student support processes as needed.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and development.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences.
• Works collaboratively with paraprofessionals and other staff members.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, and district professional development.
• Adheres to all district policies, procedures, and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• Demonstrates professionalism in attendance, communication, and conduct.

• Engages in ongoing professional growth activities.
• Follow all state licensing regulations for childcare centers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises assigned paraprofessionals and students.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain control under stress and regulate self when dealing with behaviors 

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, walk, and talk or hear. 
• Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.