Future Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Under general supervision, the early childhood teacher is responsible for instructing students in the field of English, math, science, social studies, and early learning and creating a safe and orderly learning environment. Reports directly to the Principal.

Successfully demonstrates the ability to intentionally plan, implement, and evaluate standards-based instructional lesson plans designed to ensure student mastery of the appropriate grade-level skills and content.

Demonstrates the ability to leverage current technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of school operations and student performance

Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with school goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils

Keeps abreast of changes and school policies and students' needs and interests

Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students

Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance

Ability to leverage current technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of school operations and student performance

Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers

Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits

Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policies, and administrative regulations

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities

Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning

Participates in staff development programs as assigned and/or recommended by Principal

Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by Principal

Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary

Assists the administrative team in providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching

Is punctual and maintains regular attendance

Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities

Maintains a clean and orderly work environment

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures

Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, two-way radio, telephone, calculator, etc.

Presents a positive image of GCA at all times

Willingly performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal

190 days of employment per school year

South Carolina Early Childhood certification

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position

Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities that stimulate learning

Knowledge of the records, forms, and reports that must be prepared and maintained

Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities

Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems

Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration, and/or supervised practice

Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations

Ability to prepare lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials for classroom activities

Ability to identify student adjustments and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents

Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, all staff members, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job

Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant…