Elementary Music Teacher

POSITION GOAL:
To provide appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to the guidelines established by federal/state/national policies and/or statutes and the Volusia County School Board.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. **Provide a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates academic, moral, and social growth.
2. *Employ a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the individual student and/or student groups.
3. *Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior consistent with best practices for preschool children.
4. *Implement lesson plans for children based on individual needs and in accordance with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4-Year-Olds, provided by the Pre-K Office.
5. *Administer all VPK-required assessments.
6. *Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and differentiate instruction based on data.
7. *Establish and maintain cooperative relations with assistant, school employees, administrators, and Pre-K support staff.
8. *Establish and maintain open communication with parents.
9. *Participate in professional development opportunities and related in-service activities.
10. *Maintain and promptly submit accurate and complete records as required by federal/state guidelines, District policies, and administrative regulations.
11. *Observe confidentiality of students and student records at all times.
12. *Establish flexibility in work location assignments.
13. *Enter student data into a computer database.
14. *Utilize technology to enhance student learning.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Pre-K Administrator or School Principal.

• Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Code:640300120

Subject:VPK Facilitator

Grade level(s):VPK

School/Site:Deltona Lakes Elementary

Please contact NAME at email@volusia.k12.fl.us for additional information

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) of the following minimum required credentials: Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent OR an Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR an Associate’s Degree or higher in an unrelated field with at least six (6) credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Meets VPK Instructor requirements, as set forth by the State of Florida.
• High School Diploma or equivalence or Florida Special Diploma.
• Two (2) years recent experience working with young children preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of best practices in Early Childhood Education.
• Bilingual ability may be required per advertised vacancy advertisement.
• Effective skills in oral and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Basic computer skills.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Pre-K Administrator

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

$25.00 per hour

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