Preschool Teacher - Tiny Tracks Learning Center

GARRETT-KEYSER-BUTLER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School District Position Description

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 

Full-Time, approximately 183 days per year, 8 hours per day

SUMMARY: 

We are seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Tiny Tracks Learning Center Teacher. Teachers are responsible for the supervision, management and care of a class of young children/infants. They provide a loving, nurturing, safe, stimulating environment that promotes the social,emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements daily lesson plans and daily classroom routines in accordance with the center’s curriculum and programming that stimulates all domains of each child's development in their care
• Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children, creating a warm, loving and nurturing environment encouraging them to learn, develop and advance
• Ensures constant focus on the well-being, health and safety of children
• Carries out activities on a daily basis and evaluates the effectiveness of child development activities
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys on a daily basis in accordance with hygiene procedures and participates in the maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, playgrounds and common use areas
• Maintains an attractive, fun, clean, interactive, and orderly classroom that encourages children to create, play, learn and explore
• Follows policies and procedures regarding medical emergencies and the administration, handling and storing of medication
• Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents formally and informally regarding their child’s developmental progress, needs and interests
• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families, parents, staff, state licensing authorities, volunteers and other stakeholders
• Contributes to the effective operation of Tiny Tracks Learning Center
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions
• Participates in the Early Learning Center fundraising efforts and events
• Complies with all rules, regulations, procedures and protocols of the Early Learning Center and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, emergency procedures and care of children
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Successful completion of a fingerprint criminal background check, drug screen, and TB test
• Completion of required trainings upon hiring
• Previous experience in early childhood programs
• Ability to build relationships with children
• Able to work efficiently within a team
• Demonstrated computer skills, organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to use sound judgment in critical and adverse situations
• Ability to work with people, including parents, and school district personnel
• Availability to work extended hours on occasion

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified and may be modified at any time.