Lead Pre-K Teacher

Teaching

Develop and implement age-appropriate activities providing the opportunity for a variety of learning experiences.

Utilize age-appropriate interest centers enriched with specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands-on activities. Rotate materials and equipment every 4-6 weeks.

Use developmentally appropriate practice in planning curriculum.

Provide balanced schedule offering all children the opportunity to experience active, quiet, individual and group activities.

Model appropriate behavior for children to facilitate the child's positive self-esteem and positive regard for adults and other children.

Use positive guidance techniques to assist the child in the development of self-control. Monitor potential developmental or behavioral problems.

Facilitate positive interactions, providing opportunities for two-way communication.

Establish written goals for each child based on teacher and parent observations.

Keep a developmental file on each child including work samples and anecdotal records.

Conduct parent/teacher conferences.

Attend all staff meetings.

Discuss concerns about the program with the administrative team.

Greet each child and parent upon arrival to the classroom. Give brief, positive feedback to parents in the afternoon.

Reports to the director of the center.

Maintain a positive relationship with peers, parents, children.

Any physical impairments must not prohibit effective interaction with children, peers, and parents.

Impairments should not jeopardize the health, welfare or safety of the employee, peer, children, and parents.

Lifting of children and moving furniture and equipment may be required.

Attend professional workshops and conferences to stay up to date with the current child development information, technology, and regulations.

Evaluation process 30, 60, or 90 days and annual thereafter.