Early Childhood Teacher
FUNCTION: This position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop lesson plans
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare classroom for class activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Provide for the care and protection of school property
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate
Provide appropriate feedback on student work
Monitor and encourage individual student progress
Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures
Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians
Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities; High levels of energy and enthusiasm are highly important to being able to perform all duties in a satisfactory manner