Preschool/PreK Teacher

We are seeking a kind, reliable, dedicated and experienced preschool teacher in our Birds classroom (3-6yr olds).  The right candidate must love the outdoors, hands on education and be able to provide enriching experiences for students 3-6.  Must be a team player who has grace for others and is willing to jump in and work with our small team of teachers.  PEEK has two classrooms a 2's & 3's combined classroom and the Primary classroom.  It is an adorable log cabin with a huge yard and close access to trails, parks and bike paths.  We want a teacher that will embrace all that our community has to offer but will create a community in the classroom and with our staff as well.  If this sounds appealing, we invite you to apply.   

Duties:

• Lesson Planning
  •  Turned in 1 month in advance on the first Monday of each month.
  • Daily and weekly plans that outline all activities for the day. 
  • Preparing and having all daily lesson plans ready and set for the day prior to its start
  • Lesson plans must be available for substitutes if/when an employee is not there.
  • Must incorporate required areas based on the curriculum maps provided (outline)
• Monthly calendar and newsletters turned in with your lesson plans and handed out to parents by the 1st of every month.
• Classroom physical organization into centers (Dramatic play, Science/Sensory, Math/Manipulatives, Language/Literacy, Art, Blocks, Library/Quiet Corner, Circle time area) that are open all day every day
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization (inside and out of cupboards, fold and locks, shelves, cubbies, lockers and all areas of your classroom and lockers - including your outdoor patios and playgrounds)
• Keep track of inventory (All materials, furniture and supplies)
• Maintain inventory in like new condition (repair and maintain as needed)
  • Notify when supplies are low
  • Help maintain organization and cleanliness of all teacher and common areas
• Provide a safe and healthy environment (indoors and outdoors - includes all common areas, walkways, parking lots etc.)
• Follow and adhere to all licensing guidelines and company policies
• Know the ratio and head count of your students at every moment of every day
• Attend and participate in staff meetings each month
• Maintain a portfolio for each student that represents their learning and activities throughout the year
• Must maintain a score of 6 or higher in the ITERS/ECERS/SAERS
• Perform cleaning duties of common areas (kitchen, halls, walks, patios, playgrounds, bathrooms, fruit prep etc.)
• Must maintain a flawless licensing record in your classroom
• Perform routine safety check and fill out safety checklists
• Perform vehicle checklists prior to use and after
• Coordinate, plan and organize field trips, special classroom events, parent involvement
• Must participate in all extra-curricular activities; maintaining order regardless of whether you are leading the activity
• Communicate with parents in a positive, professional manner that accentuates the positive in everything and maintain company policy regarding parent communication/interaction outside of school
• Keep directors and  owners aware of EVERYTHING going on in your classroom and with the parents and students (no detail is too small)
• Maintain required records (diaper, feeding, toileting, assessments, portfolios etc.)
• Perform parent/teacher conferences 2-3x per year
• Ensure classroom is clean and organized, and set-up for the next day prior to leaving at the end of every day
• Diapers/Potty Training and assisting all the children with self-care and hygiene
• Ensure that each student receives snack and lunch and that meals follow licensing rules and care is given to ensure proper containers are returned to their owners
• Make sure all adults (volunteers, caregivers, staff members and visitors) are aware of allergies, no photos and no directory students and families
• Launder all soft toys, rags, mops weekly and more often if needed
• Must be committed to regular outdoor physical activities (2-3 times per day)

This list is not exhaustive but does represent much of what you will be responsible for daily. 

All staff members shall work together for the success of the school.  Our goal is to promote our students to the next classroom and to ensure that EVERY family is greeted by name and welcomed to the school not just a classroom.  Kindness and grace are our mission.  We will have challenges, difficulties, frustrations but we must all be dedicated to lifting each other up and working together to solve problems, grow and be better tomorrow than we are today. 

Our goals for our staff:

• Shared values
• Open honest communication 
• Ability to clearly communicate needs, wants, goals, feelings
• Full support of each other
• In depth understanding of the program
• Support of School vision, mission, objectives, policies & procedures, rules etc.
• Support of each other, directors, owners, and executive directors.
• Can do attitude and problem-solving capabilities
• Desire to serve others and demonstrate the ability to genuinely care about others

Salary : $18 - $24