POSITION LOCATION:

Sidney Deener Elementary

FLSA:

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Must hold a proper state license

EVALUATION:

Teachers employed by this district will be evaluated through the Teacher Excellence and Support System

REPORTS TO:

Pre-K Director / Principal

NATURE OF WORK:

General supervision creates an inviting, learning environment, which fosters the personal growth of educationally disadvantaged children; nurtures those attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for future success in school; builds strong ties between home and school; establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides an inviting learning environment
• Manages small and large groups of students in a classroom environment and communicates effectively with students
• Works efficiently within existing learning structures and believes in the capability of children to excel
• Displays a passion for developing preschool-age-appropriate educational activities and practices
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals
• Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals
• Provides appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each student
• Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies
• Provides a child-centered environment that has attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. 
• Plans and coordinates the work of the paraprofessional, parents, and/or classroom volunteers in daily activities and/or special events
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs
• Develops activities that promote strong home/school relations
• Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, phone calls, etc
• Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Adheres to school processes and protocols
• Responsible for other duties as assigned