Certified Preschool Teacher

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Murray Independent Schools Scholar House (Paducah) – Paducah, Kentucky.

Job : 5653035
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job location
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At our Scholar House site in Paducah, Kentucky.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, peers, parents and faculty.
• Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness.

JOB GOAL:

To identify what children need in order to be successful in the world of the future. Design and implement instruction and assess learning that develops children’s abilities to:

• Use basic communication and mathematics skills in finding, organizing, expressing, and responding to information and ideas.
• Apply core concepts and principles from science, arts and humanities, mathematics, practical living studies, social studies, and vocational studies.
• Become a self-sufficient individual who demonstrates high self-esteem, a healthy lifestyle, flexibility, creativity, self-control, and independent learning.
• Become a responsible group member who demonstrates consistent, responsive, and caring behavior; interpersonal skills; respect for the rights and responsibilities of others; worldviews; and an open mind to other perspectives.
• Think and solve problems, including the ability to think critically and creatively, develop ideas and concepts, and make rational decisions.
• Connect and integrate experiences and new knowledge throughout the curriculum, question and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives, and apply concepts to real-life situations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational record.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to policies set forth by the Educational Professional Standards Board.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement developmentally appropriate, comprehensive curriculum and instruction aligned with Kentucky Learner Goals / Head Start School Readiness Goals and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Select developmentally and individually appropriate strategies and resources to provide activity-based learning experiences.
• Adapt and individualize curriculum and instruction plans for all children, including those with special needs and disabilities.
• Plan for the effective involvement of team members including assistants, staff, and volunteers across learning environments.
• Incorporate knowledge of multiple disciplines and strategies from team members.
• Incorporate family strengths and resources, priorities, and concerns to plan experiences and instruction (e.g., lesson plans, IFSPs, IEPs, and transition plans).
• Create the physical, social, and temporal environment to engage children and maximize learning aligned with Kentucky Learner Goals / Head Start School Readiness Goals.
• Create and maintain developmentally and individually appropriate activity-based learning environments.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Provide developmentally and individually appropriate indoor and outdoor environments.
• Create environments that recognize and value diversity as a strength in children and families.
• Adapt environments to support children with special needs and…