Preschool Lead Teacher

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Emily Haymond, at  or email ehaymond

Hours per week: 29

Preschool Lead Teacher I - entry level position.

Preschool Lead Teacher II
- Bachelor's or Master's degree required.

Job Title Preschool Lead Teacher I or II Department Preschool Supervisor Director Salary Schedule ESP Hourly (72)
Lane Placement hh or kk Contract Length Hourly OnlyFLSA Classification Non-exempt

Last Review Date November 2020

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This position requires a dependable, patient, and nurturing individual to work with 3-5-year-old children in a preschool classroom setting under the direction of the Leadership Team. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

• Has basic computer skills to create newsletters, calendars, check email, complete online surveys, and trainings.
• Attends and implements all monthly Professional Development training.
• Collaborates and shares responsibilities with all team members.
• Attends monthly team meetings.
• Utilizes district assessment procedures for students.
• Arranges for a substitute when absent and notifies team and coordinator.
• Follows district policy for attendance.
• Builds positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Follows preschool professionalism policies (e.g. cell phones, dress code, tardiness, timeliness).
• Creates daily lesson plans from the GSD scope and sequence of Essential Preschool Skills (EPS).
• Provides direct instruction in small and large groups daily.
• Uses We Can! Management system to enable independence and responsibility
• Engages children with enthusiasm, variety, and novelty across the whole day.
• Provides supervision in all activities and settings.
• Gives specific, immediate, and frequent positive reinforcement (at least 4:1).
• Assists in the personal management needs of the students as needed (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting/diapering, grooming, lifting, positioning, etc.)
• Attends and actively participates in IEP meetings.
• Trains assistants and works with classroom coach to improve teaching skills.

• Other duties as assigned

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires one of the following:
• willingness to obtain a CDA credential within one year of hire date;
• a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential;
• an associate degree or higher in a closely related field; or
• an associate degree or higher and willing to obtain a CDA credential within one year of hire date.
• Requires a Food Handler permit from a Utah Department of Health approved entity or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• May require a current CPR certification depending on assigned duties.

No prior experience required

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to collaborate and share responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Displays patience and positivity

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