Preschool Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal Skills:

• Motivated by Tiny Seeds Preschool’s mission and vision of education
• Strive to embody the core values of the organization: truth, discipleship, excellence, welcoming and love

Education and Experience:

• Minimum associates degree in early childhood education; or related field of study; or equivalent professional career experience.
• At least one year of experience working in a school; At least 5 years experience with children (informal or formal)

Certifications and Training

• CPR/First aide training (or acquired within first month of employment)
• One of the following obtained within the first year of employment: step 9 in the Oregon or ACSI Early Childhood Education teacher certification

Professional and Technical Skills:

• Self-starter; ability to work independently and as a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PROFESSIONAL

• Be aware of and in compliance with all state rules and regulations as mandated by the Oregon Childcare Division.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and coordination of programs and prompt problem resolution.
• Adhere to policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Parent Handbook, and Board Policy Manual
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in snack monitoring and playground supervision
• Attend staff meetings, teacher in-service orientation week, parent/teacher meetings, teacher in-service days, open houses, programs and events as scheduled.
• Maintain professional conduct, attitude, appearance, and loyalty at all times; treat all people with respect and dignity.

PLANNING/INSTRUCTION

• Have knowledge of the physical and emotional development of preschool age children and understand the unique developmental strands common among the ages served.
• Develop lesson plans and teach assigned classes following the prescribed scope and sequence.
• Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child.
• Supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers and/or other classroom activities to guide preschool children in the learning from those activities.
• Promote students’ exploration of situations and materials by asking questions and by providing appropriate materials and guidance.

STUDENT SUPPORT/CLASS MANAGEMENT

• Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment by establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and safety among students.
• Assist students in their development of communication skills and serve as an appropriate language model.
• Work cooperatively with outside agencies/professionals to ensure coordination of care of students

ASSESSMENT

• Regularly observe the development of the students, assessing the students’ learning performance, behavior, and social development and provide progress reports as required.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/PARENT COMMUNICATION

• Encourage parent assistance/participation with classroom activities.
• Keep students, parents and the administration adequately informed of student progress.
• Maintain regular and accurate records of student attendance, student progress and parent/teacher interactions.
• Participate in formal and informal parent-teacher conferences. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their student’s progress and to determine priorities for their student and their resource needs.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent requests for help or information and/or to parent concerns and /or complaints.

CARE OF FACILITY

• Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom and assume a share of the housekeeping responsibilities to maintain cleanliness and an environment free of clutter.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20