Preschool Teacher

BASIC FUNCTION: In accordance with Federal Performance Standards, provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Develop individual goals for children, provide continuous assessment on progress, and facilitate a successful transition into kindergarten.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND KEY TASKS:

·       Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

·       Utilize assessment data to assist with planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children.

·       Engage, support, and assist in developing relationships with families.

·       Supervise and monitor children at all times.

·       Conduct child focused observations and collect samples of children’s work to share learning growth with families.

·       Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children.

·       Develop lesson plans consistent with curriculum.

·       Communicate regularly with parents through home visits and conferences.

·       Operate a computer and have the willingness to learn other software programs as necessary.  

·       Complete required documentation and reports as necessary.

·       Attend and participate in professional development opportunities.

·       Ensure implementation of comprehensive services for children.

·       Maintain ODJFS and SUTQ requirements.

EXPECTATIONS:

·       Must maintain confidentiality within and out of the program.

·       Follow both verbal and written directions.

·       Work as a team member.

·       Maintain a positive attitude. 

·       Demonstrate flexibility working with the diverse needs and abilities of families, children, and co-workers.

·       Be prompt and maintain good attendance.

·       Remain current with all certifications, credentials, and non-degree license.

·       Participate in post-secondary education or studies leading to a non-degree license, certificate or credential as required by position or requested by Program Management Staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·       Must be able to physically interact with children, including talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and or move items up to 80 pounds. 

·       Tasks may involve unplanned or procedure specific exposure to body fluids and possible exposure to communicable diseases. Maintain universal precautions at all times. Risk involved with periodic travel on main highways and rural roads.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Competitive hourly wage (starting wages recently increased)
• Enjoy free meals with the children
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans available
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Regular daytime hours and no weekends
• Summers off (Preschool Classroom staff only)
• Possible assistance granted for future college classes
• Paid time off around major holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) awarded after probationary period
• Qualify for student loan forgiveness through the PSLF Program