Preschool Lead Teacher

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a Child Development Ass (CDA) in preschool, working toward Associate/Bachelors.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Negative TB test result

 Preferred:

• Associates in ECE or equivalent coursework accepted for candidate working toward bachelor's
• 2 Years or more teaching experience in Early Childhood.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Training and knowledge of Creative Curriculum and/or C4L Curriculum

Responsibilities:

Must have the ability to understand preschool children and find teaching them a pleasure. Energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork required. All candidates should have a warm and friendly presence, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the program philosophy and curriculum.

• Understand and support the Mission, vision and curricular philosophy of the District and Early Childhood program.
• Plan and implement activities to develop the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual skills based on the strengths, needs and interests of children.
• Establish appropriate routines, schedules and classroom expectations providing positive guidance.
• Create a learning environment that provides a variety of developmentally appropriate and diverse activities to engage children in learning, play, and
• Communicate with families regularly through daily reports and weekly progress reports and newsletters.
• Observe children and document growth and development through assessment and reports to parents.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and school personnel.
• Implement program policies, Potterville School District Policies, and State Licensing guidelines.
• Maintain child records and information with confidentiality.
• The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
• Ensures the classroom is a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensure the safety of all children through constant supervision.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

Nondiscrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.