Preschool Instructor

Preschool Instructor

Position: Preschool Instructor (Classified Teacher)

Department: Valley View Preschool
Reports to: Preschool Teacher Evaluator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory Duties: None

Responsible for planning and implementing daily classroom lesson plans and ensuring safety of children in the preschool classroom.

• Plan and prepare weekly lesson plans and post them in accordance with administrative guidelines.
• Oversee and facilitate the general safety of the classroom environment and its activities, including outside play.
• Interact with children through instructional methods that include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities.
• Assist children with completing assigned projects and enhancing learning skills.
• Design and maintain classroom climate, including visual aids related to curriculum and age/stage of development.
• Monitor talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies or problems of each individual child, document issues/consequences as needed and follow district protocol to access screening resources.
• Promote and foster each child's positive self‑esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
• Prepare ongoing evaluations for children throughout the year.
• Establish and maintain a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff and parents/guardians.
• Assist children with personal care activities, including toileting, feeding and cleanliness needs, in relation to age/stage of development.
• Work closely with preschool team members for classroom activities and share pertinent information, suggestions or ideas on a regular basis.
• Assist in daily supervision of classroom paraprofessionals.
• Attend in‑service training, conferences, staff meetings and parent meetings as required.
• Perform general classroom cleaning duties as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and current attendance records and other related paperwork.
• Adhere to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Relations
• Family/Child Relations
• Customer Service
• Math Aptitude
• Computer Skills
• Listening Skills
• Organization/Planning
• Professionalism
• Reading Skills
• Time Management
• Creative/Artistic Abilities
• Public Speaking Presentation Skills

• Education & Experience:
  • Qualified by the Arizona Department of Health, CPR & First Aid certification required after hiring and must be maintained.
  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field, OR
  • 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate credential and one year of experience related to caring for children.
• Physical Demands: Ability to crouch, crawl, use hands and reach with arms, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office and school environment; primarily indoor work but may require occasional outdoor work. Noise level generally quiet to moderate.

Position Type: Part‑Time – No Benefits

Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.

Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be performed and assigned by the individual holding this position.