Preschool Teacher​/Intervention Specialist Teacher - Clark Early Learning Center

Preschool Teacher/Intervention Specialist Teacher - Clark Early Learning Center

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Preschool Teacher/Preschool Intervention Specialist at Clark Early Learning Center for the  school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre‑K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state‑of‑the‑art buildings in west‑central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff.

Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the You Media Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3‑D printing, graphic design, and videography. Clark Early Learning Center is a 5‑Star rated preschool that serves roughly 350 students, ages three through five.

We are Wildcats!

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Manage an organized and professional classroom conducive to learning and development of the whole child.
• Foster a cooperative and respectful partnership with families and encourage parent involvement through classroom observations and volunteer opportunities.
• Actively engage at‑risk students, planning and using appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the learning styles and needs of all students, including those with special needs and English Language Learners.
• Recognize the needs of individual students and the entire group and offer support and flexibility as needed.
• Work as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out district goals.
• Utilize technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Implement High Scope curriculum and Conscious Discipline practices with fidelity.
• Capture data using a wide range of tools, analyze that data, and use it to drive differentiated instruction.
• Support preschool students as they learn social‑emotional skills and remain patient.
• Participate in professional development aligned with district and building goals.
• Remain flexible, willing to compromise, and maintain a solution‑focused mindset.
• Bring enthusiasm and spread joy to students, colleagues, and families.

• Current dual licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education with certification to teach Preschool students in an integrated classroom (50% general education, 50% special needs).
• Possession or pending application for the Reading Endorsement, or successful completion of Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education).
• Flexibility in work schedule and willingness to attend professional development sessions.
• Willingness to serve on collaborative teams.
• Ability to relate to and teach students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach students with special needs and English Language Learners.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the role.

As a contracted employee, the position involves 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day. Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and increases with experience and education. Contracted employees receive competitive benefits; all employees receive professional development.

• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone:
• Email: bonnie.terry