Job Title: PreschoolTeacher Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Primary Purpose:

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 3 to 5 years. This role supports the social emotional physical and intellectual growth of each child in accordance with the Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and GreenwoodIndependent School District.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and verbally communicate with children staff and parents

Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective organizational and communication skills

Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy respect acceptance compassion and patience

Experience:

Experience in an infant/childcare setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Assist in planning preparing materials and implementing daily learning activities for children
2. Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support childrens development across all learning domains.
3. Maintain compliance with all Texas Child Care Licensing standards including supervision ratios and safety practices.
4. Establish and maintain a safe clean and engaging classroom environment.
5. Assist in keepingadministrative records and preparing required reports.
6. Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure smooth transitions coverage and program consistency

Student Management

1. Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom on outings and to and from outside play areas.
2. Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes inclusion independence and respectful behavior.
3. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
4. Observe and assess childrens development and maintain accurate documentation for progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.

Safety

1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
3. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Other

1. Participate in professional development staff meetings and required training hours per licensing guidelines.
2. Communicate regularly with families regarding their childs growth and daily experiences.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys playgrounds multiple-rider strollers etc. Personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling squatting bending and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking climbing lifting balancing and handing or moving materials

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.

Greenwood Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources. In accordance with Title IX the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator Superintendent Elliott 2700 FM 1379 Midland TX 79706 to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or both.