Preschool Teacher at Patrick Lynch Elementary Schools

LOCATIONS:Patrick Lynch Elementary

FTE:1.0 (8 hours)

CONTRACT DAYS:192

SALARY:$53049 - $106098

BENEFITS:PERS Medical Dental Vision Optional Insurances Paid Leaves Holiday Pay etc.

START DATE:August 31 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 29 2026 or Open Until Filled

Job Purpose Statement/s:The position of Teacher Preschool is for the purpose/s of teaching with emphasis on development of the whole child to include partnerships with parents. Improving student success in social emotional learning academics or skills through implementing District approved curriculum; developing lesson plans; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students parents/caregivers and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Developthe whole child; emphasizing social-emotional physical approaches to learning language and literacy and cognitive skills. Use Science of Reading practices to develop early literacy skills. Initiate activities and discussions that build a positive self-identity. Demonstrate support of children and families in meeting their goals and prepare children for academic success. Spend one-on-one time with children developing skills and the bond between the teacher and child.
• Createa classroom environment conducive to learning.
• UtilizeDistrict approved curriculum and instructional methods and materials that are developmentally and culturally appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Guidethe learning process toward the achievement of curriculum and student outcomes. Maintain a clean safe learning environment.
• Assessstudents academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents/caregivers and administration regarding students progress expectations goals etc.
• Provideguidance and direction to meet the individual needs of children. Support and follow classroom procedures and expectations Individual Family Support Plans (IFSP) and Behavior Support Plans. Write behavior logs and track child development.
• Workin a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs and strengths of each child. Design and implement lesson plans that will expose children to meaningful experiences. Participate in curriculum development and recommend necessary changes. This includes children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds multilingual learners gifted or on an Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Collaboratewith school personnel parents appropriate service providers and consultants for the purpose of improving the quality of student performance developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Manageclassroom operations; provide supervision guidance and coaching to Educational Assistants and classroom volunteers. Provide support to program schedule policies and procedures.
• Conductat least two (2) home visits and regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences with each childs family.
• Developcaring and trusting relationships with parents/caregivers and demonstrate culturally responsive practices. Greet parents/caregivers and children pleasantly and appropriately ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership.
• Maintainongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents/caregivers. Provide and demonstrate activities parents/caregivers can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the childs learning and developmental needs. Encourage parents/caregivers to be involved in their childs education.
• Prepareteaching materials and reports (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal record etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress. Maintain and monitor the maintenance of accurate and timely child attendance records.
• Participatein school staff meetings case-management meetings IFSP meetings collaboration meetings Pre-Service and In-Service training as well as serve on staff and district committees as requested.
• Reportto work at scheduled time. Maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a safe timely and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
• Continueprofessional growth by participating in ongoing; ECE education training programs and workshops and conferences as the budget allows.
• Becomefamiliar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules Administrative Regulations and Board Policy.
• Demonstratea professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a staff member.
• Meetthe state standards for competent and ethical performance.

Other Job Functions:

• Adviseparents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals. Above under assess.
• Maintainaccurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and Administrative Regulations.
• Conferwith colleagues administrators students and/or parents/caregivers when necessary.
• Participatein various meetings (e.g. parent/caregiver conferences in-service training building meetings etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Performother duties as assigned.

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred:Prior job-related experience. Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills in planning developing and implementing appropriate curriculum and assisting students in realizing success. Effective communication skills with students caregivers and other school personnel.

Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices curriculum state education code and district policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents/caregivers other school personnel meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching or handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.

• Education Required:Masters Degree (preferred) and License in Early Childhood Education (preferred) or Elementary Education.
• Licenses Bonding and/or Testing Required:Proper TSPC License valid drivers License and evidence of insurability.
• Other:First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate Food Handers Card.

Terms of Employment:192 days per year. Salary to be established by the collective bargaining agreement. May also include additional training days during the summer. Up to ten (10) of the 192 contract days may be scheduled during summer non-work calendar days.

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

Required Experience:

IC