What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Hourly Work?
Do you enjoy working with people, especially people with autism or intellectual disability? Are you looking for an opportunity to work either part-time, or full-time where there are plenty of hours to be scheduled for your weekly shifts?
Job Summary
The Preschool Teacher Lead will manage aspects of the preschool, including student-teacher ratios, ensure excellence to curriculum and organize student enrollment. They will ensure a nurturing environment is provided in the classrooms, which enhances learning; promotes development and encourages self-esteem for each child.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide supervision of teachers, teacher assistants and therapists in preschool services to ensure best practice is followed for delivery of service in all classrooms.
- Provide curriculum materials as required by IU-13 agreement.
- Create activities and learning plans to meet the IU-13 guidelines.
- Assist Director of Children's Services with hiring, training and maintaining qualified staff.
- Maintain liaison with IU-13 Early Intervention staff to assure adherence to IU procedures and guidelines.
- Oversee accurate and timely record keeping on preschool children.
- Develop and implement program objectives for children with and without individualized education plans in a reverse mainstream environment.
- Develops and monitors program goals and objectives.
- Provide constructive feedback to program staff and evaluate the staff on an annual basis.
- Schedule ongoing training for preschool teachers and staff.
- Works in collaboration with Director of Children's Services regarding financial viability of the preschools.
- Ensure all classrooms and child files are compliant with state regulations for annual licensing.
- Provide preschool staff meetings on a quarterly basis.
- Maintain confidentiality based on requirements of HIPAA, FERPA and Pennsylvania Department of Education safeguards.
- Promote preschool services within the community, in collaboration with Director of Children's Services, in order to create visibility for the preschool with parents, young children and the general public.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes insurance, wellness programs, and the flexibility to ensure a work / life balance.
