Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher JobID: 5385

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/31/2024

Location:

Sunset Elementary School

Date Available:

07/31/2024

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Preschool Teacher

Sunset Elementary

Job Purpose: To provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for three and four year old students in Salina Public Schools preschool classrooms.

Reports To: Building Principal and collaborates with the Coordinator of Special Education & Preschool Services

Supervises: Assigned students and Early Education Classroom Engagement Support Staff

Evaluation: Per the Salina Public Schools Negotiated Agreement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education with current Kansas Teaching License in Early Childhood. ECSE or ECU preferred. Other related licenses, certifications and endorsements will be considered.

• Ability to provide a supportive and positive classroom climate that enables each student to develop the skills and knowledge in preparation for kindergarten.

• Demonstrate understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, and research related to best practices for early childhood programs.

• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

• Be reliable and demonstrate good character and initiative.

Essential Functions:

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Assesses student progress, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

• Assists classroom support staff for the purpose of implementing curriculum.

• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

• Directs classroom support staff, student workers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.

• Instructs students in areas of language and literature; science; math; nutrition; self care; social, emotional, motor and language skills for the purpose of optimizing development of each child.

• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students, and to extend learning in environments outside of the classroom.

• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. lesson plans, attendance, assessment, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.

• Collaborates with parents through home visits and parent-teacher conferences for the purpose of improving student performance.

• Responsible for maintaining compliance with At-Risk Preschool-Age Assurances, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Special Education requirements.

Salary: Certified Salary Schedule placement based on education and experience.

EOE