Pre-School Teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred)

Completed 60 clock hours of educational training leading to an early childhood/child development degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Purpose of Position:

To create a flexible class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of preschool-aged children.

* Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

* Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

* Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where children feel comfortable to explore, learn, and interact with their peers.

* Provide individualized attention and support to meet the unique needs and abilities of each child in the classroom and provide instruction using various teaching methods in group and individual settings.

* Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication, collaboration, and regular updates on children's progress.

* Integrate play-based learning activities, storytelling, music, art, and other creative methods to enhance the learning experience and promote curiosity and imagination.

* Provide various materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

* Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

* Use technology, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction.

* Implement behavior management strategies that encourage positive behavior and teach children essential social skills, such as sharing, empathy, and conflict resolution.

* Implement a classroom management plan to establish rules for behavior and classroom procedures.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that meets health and safety standards, including proper supervision during indoor and outdoor activities.

* Monitor and assess students' development and progress, documenting observations and milestones to inform ongoing curriculum planning.

* Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

* Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.

* Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic concerns.

* Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.

* Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

* Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

* Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to stay informed about current trends and best practices in early childhood education.

* Participate in staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

* Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

* Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

* Any other duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

185 days

Salary and benefits based upon degrees, certifications, and experience.

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), health insurance, vision insurance, Indiana State Pension, and 401(a) retirement contributions.

Apply:

School Town of Munster - Employment Application

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.