Preschool Teacher

STARTING DATE: 2025-2026 School Year

SALARY: Dependent on Education and Experience (Bachelors / 0 Expreience $49251)

BENEFITS: Healthcare Dental Vision and Life Insurance offered.

Paid vacation sick days and personal days.

JOB OBJECTIVES:Plans implements and evaluates student learning experiences. Helps students identify goals and make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Must possess or beable to obtain a valid Ohio Teaching License for the subject matter
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepares the assigned classroom for instruction. Requisitions essential supplies and equipment. Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
• Teaches scheduled classes. Documents teaching performance objectives. Creates effective learning experiences. Ensures that written lesson plans align with the districts adopted course of study.
• Submits written lesson plans according to building procedures. Provides prompt notification of absences. Ensures that lesson plans teaching materials class lists and building procedures are readily available for substitutes.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Models appropriate behavior for students. Maintains high standards and upholds the student code of conduct.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment. Stimulates student interest. Helps parents and students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
• Evaluates the needs of students based on all available information. Plans student interventions. Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
• Provides guidance communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress. Facilitates critical-thinking problem-solving and creativity skills.
• Collaborates with other teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process.
• Incorporates the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g. access and proximity to activities use of adaptive equipment etc.).
• Administers standardized and alternative tests as directed. Follows test security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance and assigns grades. Prepares progress reports. Consults with parents as needed (e.g. phone calls notes meetings etc.).
• Uses support personnel to address student concerns (e.g. excessive absences at-risk behavior mental/physical health family/peer relations etc.).
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Makes a referral to the Intervention Assistance Team when a need is indicated. Meets mandated deadlines for required paperwork. Works with team members to reach a consensus on a plan for students requiring assistance.

• Helps prepare and implement Section 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.

• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate peer group activities.

• Initiates safety precautions. Monitors behavior to identify problems (e.g. profanity teasing bullying distress etc.). Intervenes to eliminate unacceptable behavior.

• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.

• Participates in parent conferences open houses and other required school events.

• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST