Preschool Teacher at Patrick Lynch Elementary Schools

Preschool Teacher at Patrick Lynch Elementary Schools

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

LOCATIONS: Patrick Lynch Elementary

FTE: 1.0 (8 hours)

CONTRACT DAYS: 192

SALARY: $53,049 - $106,098

START DATE: August 31, 2026

Final date to receive applications: June 29, 2026 or Open Until Filled

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Teacher – Preschool is for the purpose/s of teaching with emphasis on development of the whole child, to include partnerships with parents. Improving student success in social emotional learning, academics or skills through implementing District approved curriculum; developing lesson plans; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents/caregivers, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Develop the whole child; emphasizing social-emotional, physical, approaches to learning, language and literacy and cognitive skills. Use Science of Reading practices to develop early literacy skills. Initiate activities and discussions that build a positive self-identity. Demonstrate support of children and families in meeting their goals and prepare children for academic success. Spend one-on-one time with children, developing skills and the bond between the teacher and child.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Utilize District approved curriculum and instructional methods and materials that are developmentally and culturally appropriate for meeting objectives.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum and student outcomes. Maintain a clean, safe learning environment.
• Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents/caregivers and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Provide guidance and direction to meet the individual needs of children. Support and follow classroom procedures and expectations, Individual Family Support Plans (IFSP) and Behavior Support Plans. Write behavior logs and track child development.
• Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs and strengths of each child. Design and implement lesson plans that will expose children to meaningful experiences. Participate in curriculum development and recommend necessary changes. This includes children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, multilingual learners, gifted, or on an Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, appropriate service providers, and consultants for the purpose of improving the quality of student performance, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Manage classroom operations; provide supervision, guidance, and coaching to Educational Assistants and classroom volunteers. Provide support to program schedule, policies and procedures.
• Conduct at least two (2) home visits and regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences with each child’s family.
• Develop caring and trusting relationships with parents/caregivers and demonstrate culturally responsive practices. Greet parents/caregivers and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership.
• Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents/caregivers. Provide and demonstrate activities parents/caregivers can do at home with their children to support the curriculum, and the child’s learning and developmental needs. Encourage parents/caregivers to be involved in their child’s education.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal record, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress. Maintain and monitor the maintenance of accurate and timely child attendance records.
• Participate in school staff meetings, case-management meetings, IFSP meetings, collaboration meetings, Pre-Service and In-Service training as well as serve on staff and…