Pre-K Teacher

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision creates an inviting, learning environment, which fosters personal growth of educationally disadvantaged children; to nurture those attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for future successes in school; to build string ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides an inviting learning environment following the Creative Curriculum, Foundations, Guide to the Early Years, Teaching Strategies and other state and local curriculum documents.

Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.

Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals.

Provides appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each student.

Enriches the educational program by participating in local field trips and encouraging classroom visits from various school and community persons.

Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies.

Provides a child-centered environment which has attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students' work.

Plans and coordinates the work of the teacher assistant, parents, and classroom volunteers in daily activities and/or special events.

Develops activities which promote strong home/school relations.

Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, home visits, journals, phone calls, communication platforms, ReadyRosie etc.

Works closely with other community agencies (DSS, mental health, court system, churches, Smart Start) to provide extra help for students.

Assists with screening process of students for possible Pre-K participation/enrollment.

Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues.

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Responsible for other duties as assigned by the School Administrator and Pre-K Director.

TRAINING AND REQUIREMENTS

Preferred: All teachers shall hold or be working toward a North Carolina (NC) Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing License or B-K, or Pre-K/K Add-on License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Have a desire to nurture and work with young children. Understand the confidential nature of working in an educational setting.