POSITION TITLE
Pre-K Teacher
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Assigned school / classroom(s)
SALARY
Teacher Salary plus supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Principal
SUPERVISES
Assigned Assistants / Students
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
POSITION PURPOSE :
Under general supervision creates an inviting, learning environment, which fosters personal growth of children; to nurture those attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for future successes in school; to build strong ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to present material to individuals and groups of people.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and files.
- Ability to type accurately at a moderate rate.
- Ability to use common spreadsheet, word processing and file maintenance programs.
- Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work alone, focused to complete assigned duties on a daily basis and whenever other areas need immediate short-term assistance.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
BS in Birth to Kindergarten. Must be B-K licensed in North Carolina.Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilitiesCERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor VehiclesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals.Provides appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each student.Enriches the educational program by participating in local field trips and encouraging classroom visits from various school and community persons.Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies.Provides a child-centered environment which has attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students' work.Plans and coordinates the work of the teacher assistant, parents, and classroom volunteers in daily activities and / or special events.Develops activities which promote strong home / school relations.Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, home visits, journals, phone calls, etc.Works closely with other community agencies to provide extra help for students.Assists with screening process of students for possible Pre-K participation / enrollment.Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues.Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
