Pre-K Teacher

Please submit resume and cover letter to Dr. Karin Knowland at visit for additional to:Pre-K DirectorRequirements:Ohio Teaching license from ODEW Bachelors or Associate degree in ECE or CDA with specialization in Preschool or CPL 3 or higher combined with experience. Scheduled Hours:Required to report according to the number of days recorded in the current years academic calendarAllocated 5 personal days and 9 sick days a year Report at 7:30 am or at scheduled meeting times if earlierLeave at 3:30 pm or at scheduled meeting times if laterSummary description: To create a safe nurturing and engaging class environment conducive to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to support students cognitive social emotional physical and language development motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge needed for a strong foundation for continuing education in accordance with each students ability; to establish/foster healthy relationships with parents and other staff responsibilities: Curriculum/PlanningDevelops and implements age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with Ohios Early Learning and Developmental Standards and Step Up to Quality approved Comprehensive Curriculum provided by the districtCollaborates with Kindergarten teachers to vertically align all curriculum maps to ensure continuity of learningReviews student performance on common screenings and assessments and adjusts educational goals and teaching strategies accordinglyInstruction/LessonsUses developmentally appropriate teaching strategies hands-on activities and play-based experiencesModifies/Adjusts instruction based upon classroom assessment data to ensure mastery of conceptsCreates a warm inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports school readiness goalsMeets the individual needs of children including those with special needs and learning differencesFosters independence problem-solving skills and peer relationshipsSubmits a copy of the weekly lesson plan before the start of the week to the Director and posts it in a required area upon approvalCommunicates regularly and professionally with families regarding childrens progress and daily activitiesHealth/Safety and Licensing ComplianceFollows all DCY and ODE licensing rules school policies and safety proceduresMaintains a safe clean and organized classroom environmentCompletes and maintains all state-required trainingClassroom ManagementActively supervises children at all timesFollows a daily schedule to create structured daily routinesImplements a positive behavior rewards systemMaintains accurate attendance records incident reports and other required documentationEngages in ongoing communication with families regarding their childrens behavior and develops Positive Behavior Support plans as neededProfessional DevelopmentObserves and collaborates with other teachers in the building 3x per year for mutual growth/development in accordance with the peer observation programAttend professional development opportunities throughout the school year or summer for your continuous improvementMeets or exceeds Step up to Quality required and Ohio Approved Professional Development OCCRRA account in good and evaluates lessons/policies/practices oftenAdditional ItemsBuilds a relationship with students and parents so that they know you want only the best for the studentMaintains a strong collaborative relationship with teachers instructional support staff all required items to administration/office in a timely mannerReturns all communication to parents within 24 hours of receiving itBe supportive of the PPA team at all times but especially when speaking to parents and studentsCommunicates with supervisor in regards to staff not following policies of PPACompletes anything assigned by the supervisorSkills and CompetenciesStrong understanding of early childhood developmentPatience flexibility and nurturing approachStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to always be a team player and maintain a positive responsibilities: DutiesArrive to all scheduled duties on timeSupervise lunch recess and other duties as assignedFollow assigned school duty guidelines in the PPA handbookMeetingsBiweekly on the first day of the week at 7:30am with all instructional staffBiweekly on scheduled day with the Pre-K DirectorWeekly on Wednesday at 7:15am with the grade level team (TBT Team etc.)

Required Experience:

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