What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4 Yr old Preschool Teacher (Full Day) position at Hudsonville Public Schools?
Hiring for 2025-2026 School Year (classroom operates from Sept 2 - May 7, 2026)
Schedule for this position is Mon-Thurs 8:00 - 4:15 pm and required to work one full day a month on Early Release Days
Summary:
The 4 year old Preschool teacher will educate, challenge, and inspire all learners to become contributing, responsible members of a global society
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach to pupils in a classroom, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities Class size approximately 18-20 students
- Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable
Direct Report: ECC Director, Assistant ECC Director
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or above in Early Childhood/Child Development OR a Teaching Certification
Preferred:
- Additional training and/or education
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Other Skills and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment
- Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings
- Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity
- Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day
