Preschool Lead

Zionsville Community Schools is seeking a Preschool Lead for PleasantView Elementary School to begin with the 25-26 school year. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

Essential Functions:

1. Implement age appropriate programming that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students assigned to classroom.
2. Create a positive, safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
3. Prepare lesson plans for classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
4. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures to maintain order in the classroom.
5. Encourage students to strive and achieve high standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to clearly communicate these objectives.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and abilities of the students involved.
8. Maintain constant supervision and safety of all students both indoors and outdoors during all activities.
9. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports and meet with parents as required.
10. Recognize and address the learning difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
12. Provide feedback regarding the job performance of classroom preschool assistants, as directed by OSP Director.

General Functions:

1. Ensure that official communications are accurate, demonstrate sound judgment and promote the mission of Zionsville Community Schools.
2. Communicates effectively and professionally with a variety of individuals within ZCS including administrators, teachers, staff, parents and families.
3. Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors and superiors.
4. Assist students with personal hygiene as needed.
5. Coordinate and communicate assignments/tasks for classroom preschool assistants and volunteers.
6. Attend Universal Preschool staff meetings as required and serve on staff committees as needed.
7. Other duties as assigned by the OSP Director.