Pre-K Teacher Job Newton area,Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Pre-K Teacher (2026-27 School Year)

Title

TITLE: Pre-K Teacher

Qualifications

Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education Endorsement required

Reports to

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Job Goal

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women

Terms of Employment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the USD 373 Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals using the Teaching Strategies GOLD curriculum and the Assessment, Evaluation, Program System (AEPS) to establish clear outcomes for all lessons, units, projects, etc., to communicate these objectives to students.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and outcomes.

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

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provision 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.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees when appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Evaluation

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Physical Requirements Of The Job

Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy
* objects or materials.
Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy
* objects or materials.
Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy
* objects or materials.
Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy
* objects or materials.
In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
”Heavy” means not over 50 pounds.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training
Primary and Secondary Education

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