Preschool Teacher

Preschool teacher is responsible for creating an environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of the participants in their assigned classes. She/he should serve as a team member in developing creative lesson plans and implementing them in their classrooms.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• High School diploma required with college experience in early childhood or related fields.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, environmental education, natural sciences, interpretation, or related field preferred.
• CPR Certified, or the willingness to obtain certification within the first six months of job

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and child development philosophies and practices.
• Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to young children.
• Knowledge of innovative lesson planning for children between ages of 2-6 years.
• Knowledge and experience with local flora, fauna, and natural history for teaching in nature preschool.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrive to work, meetings, and trainings promptly.
• Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire.
• Develop, present, and evaluate appropriate lesson plans.
• Supervise all classroom and daily routine activities.
• Assist co-teacher in all daily preparation work and clean up of rooms.
• Complete site lesson plan prep work on a rotating basis.
• Attend and contribute to monthly lesson plan meetings.
• Submit supply requests and work orders to the Site Supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and other staff members.
• Establish a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model.
• Treat children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem.
• Responsible for completing designated preschool housekeeping duties.
• Responsible for maintaining bulletin boards according to the bulletin board schedule.
• Complete other duties as mutually agreed upon by preschool teacher and the Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher – Early Childhood with a reasonable amount of notice.
• Inform site supervisor of any problems, conflicts or program concerns.
• Responsible for keeping class attendance, emergency, medical and registration forms on file for each child.
• Thoroughly complete accident reports

Enforces safety rules and improves employee and public knowledge of the same by confronting and correcting

• unsafe behavior and conditions.
• Treat public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification on a bi-yearly basis.
• Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To communicate with children, parents, co-teacher, staff, and supervisor. To supervise children and communicate with parents.

To supervise children and move throughout the classroom and outdoors. To walk a flight of stairs.