Teacher - Early Childhood (Preschool) 2026-27

Teacher – Early Childhood (Preschool)

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Position Title
- Teacher – Early Childhood (Preschool)

Schedule / Grade - TEACH
- Job Code - XXTEACH

FLSA
- Exempt
- Calendar - TEACH

Benefits
- Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible) - Contract Type - TEACH

Bargaining Unit - TCHR-NEA
- Revised Date - 10/28/2024

Purpose

This position is responsible for providing extraordinary support of childhood development through innovation, involvement, commitment, and leadership in the field of school readiness. This position is responsible for positively impacting school readiness by widening the window of tolerance (increasing resiliency) and by creating opportunity to act and see things differently through a variety of engaging programs that have been shared with others in the field of early childhood.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals, values, and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable including maintaining tier I strategies in place at all times.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

District Expectations

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cpsk
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Reporting Relationships

Reports To:

Director of Early Childhood (Preschool)

Supervises:
None

Qualifications

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree;
Missouri teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education B-3

Preferred:
Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The CPS preschool program has worked toward a conscious understanding of the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students, families, and staff to provide additional supports to help overcome obstacles and decrease the achievement gap. The service the preschool provides is sustainable and allows others to easily model this synergetic culture of safety, connection and…