Duties
JOB GOAL:
Under the direction of the Building Administration and Director of Student Support Services, the Pre-Kindergarten/Early Childhood Teacher creates a nurturing and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. A Pre-kindergarten/Early Childhood teacher is committed to implementing evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that align with the curriculum goals, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for young learners
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, establishing clear expectations and routines to promote a safe and conducive learning space for pre-kindergarten and early childhood students
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners, providing support and challenges as necessary, and adapting teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles
- Regularly assess and monitor students' progress, employing a variety of assessment tools and methods to inform instructional decisions and communicate progress to parents and caregivers
- Implement strategies to support the social and emotional growth of students, including promoting positive peer interactions, teaching conflict resolution skills, and fostering a sense of community in the classroom
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized education Programs (IEP)
- Plan and deliver curriculum for the purpose providing students with instructional content materials that address IEP goals/objectives, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and individualized learning styles
- Collaborate with special education professionals, speech therapists, and other support staff to address the
individual needs of students with diverse abilities, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to education
- Effectively communicate with parents by means of newsletter, emails, notes, phone calls, and individual parent
conferences
- Participate in developmental screenings and early intervention intake meetings
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education,
attending workshops, conferences, and seeking out new resources to enhance teaching methods and strategies
- Maintain updated CEU’s for licensure renewal
- Perform other duties assigned by building or district administration in accordance with district policies, practices,
and procedures
Salary/Benefits
Salary and work year established in accordance with the current negotiated contract.