Preschool Teacher

Meadowbrook Academy has an immediate full-time Preschool Teacher opening. This individual should be an active and dedicated Christian.  A person who will hold in confidence matters of information that may be sensitive to the well-being of others. A person committed to excellence in their responsibilities. Below you will find a General Description of the position as well as a list of expected (but not limited to) Job Products. 

General Description

The Preschool Teacher will help students learn age-appropriate attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians. The Preschool Teacher ensures that all students are supervised in a safe, nurturing, Christian environment.

Academic excellence requires that the Preschool Teacher teach basic social skills and a foundation in early learning in personal hygiene Bible, music, art, science, and literature age appropriate for 4 year old’s and promote physical, mental, and social development. All teaching must utilize a Biblical worldview.

Job Products

• Meadowbrook values manifested in every area of work and personal life.
• Thorough understanding and adherence to all Meadowbrook policies.
• Thorough understanding and adherence to all Meadowbrook Academy policies.
• Active and engaged member of the Meadowbrook team.
• Demonstrated high level of professional excellence in all areas of assigned duties.
• Thriving work that involves the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
The Preschool Teacher shall but not be limited to:

• Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal 
  hygiene, and social skills.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain 
  a peaceful and safe learning environment.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and 
  physical health.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet 
  students' varying needs and interests.
• Integrate Biblical principles as appropriate.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Confer with parents or guardians, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare children for the next age group by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans following age-appropriate curriculum provided by Meadowbrook Academy.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine 
  their priorities for their children and their resource needs at a minimum of (2) times per year.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social 
  development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Maintain basic cleanliness of classroom and lunchroom.  Light housekeeping is required.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to 
  prevent injuries and damage.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related 
  problems, and discuss them with Administration, parents or guardians, and child 
  development specialists.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and 
  activities, as required by laws and administrative regulations.
• Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate 
  creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, 
  and revision of programs and curriculum.
• Administer assessments to evaluate children's progress.
• Meet with administration to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for 
  their sizes and perceptual skills.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and 
  assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Plan lesson plans for substitutes to follow in your absence.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request 
  of immediate supervisors.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement 
  presentations.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform administrative supervision duties such as assisting with morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.  Also, supervising assemblies, hallways, and lunchroom.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Request, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Perform duties that may include bending and lifting 30 pounds.
• Keep up to date with and follow policies and procedures as set forth by the Marion County Health Department.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth by Meadowbrook Academy. 
  

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