Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher JobID: 216

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Elementary

Date Posted:

5/21/2024

Location:

Cold Springs School

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a dynamic educator to provide exemplary leadership to all members of our school community.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.

• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Gloucester City School District.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:

• New Jersey State Certification as a PreK-3 Teacher #1013.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.