Preschool Lead

JOB TITLE: PRESCHOOL LEAD

DEPARTMENT: Bright Futures Preschool

REPORTS TO: Director of the Preschool

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt; Level 5

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  None

APPROVED ON: 02/14/2023

SUMMARY:  Provides support to the instructional process as a Preschool Lead with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas.  This includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues.  Additionally, the Preschool Lead is to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer the curriculum guides of the District as based on state adopted standards
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials based on district curriculum guides, standards, and expectations; includes emergency plans in the case of absence and/or illness
• Establishes and communicates well-defined objectives for each lesson, including relevant projects and activities
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that reflect research-based instructional strategies, including a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiries, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. and addresses the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students
• Communicates and plans with other members of the staff in the delivery of meaningful instruction for shared students who participate in other programs such as special education programs.
• Attends staff meetings and district/school in-service programs (see Policy GCMC)
• Supervises, evaluates, and provides work assignments to assigned instructional assistants and/or student teachers; works collaboratively with preschool teachers; may be responsible for the evaluation and supervision of classified staff
• Acts as a supportive and contributing member of the professional staff by participating in group decision making, and contributing to the development of a positive, cooperative educational environment
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance professional skills
• Evaluates, provides, and maintains accurate reports and records of individual student progress on a regular basis; this includes accurate attendance records, and special program requirements
• Identifies and refers unusual student behavior to the appropriate specialists
• Reports any student injury or illness or injury to self on school grounds or at school events to the site nurse and principal
• Enforces and follows the school and district approved discipline plan
• Is responsible for the supervision of students at all times on school grounds or at school events
• Knows and observes Board policies and regulations
• Advises administration in accordance with established policies and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accounts and maintains inventory for classroom, school and district property as required
• Advises administration of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe building conditions as soon as they occur
• Follows school regulations regarding emergency procedures
• Reports to work daily at the times assigned and remains on duty through the time prescribed Submits and justifies purchasing recommendations to support and enhance the instructional program to the Site Principal or designee
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student educational needs and progress
• Interprets and communicates school policies and programs to students and parents
• Maintains appropriate records as required by site and district level administration Performs those duties on school grounds or at school events which protect the health and safety of students and other employees
• Change or place diapers on children as needed and assist children with using toileting and hand-washing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of accepted instructional techniques and methods working with children
• Ability to do perform multiple functions simultaneously
• Ability to do mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required, Associates degree preferred
• At least 18 months prior experience with child care or educational programming
• CPI Training desirable
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• IVP Fingerprint clearance card 
• Able to obtain a current Tuberculosis test.

Computer Proficiency: The ability to read and respond to district emails and work with Google Suite. 

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor office environment.This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.