Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher

About Logan Heights Community Development Corporation:

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a community development corporation that is a federal tax-exempt charitable organization. The organization was founded to  strengthen residents and businesses in Greater Logan Heights neighborhoods through community empowerment, education, economic growth, and housing development .

The position of the Preschool Teacher will support the Preschool Principal/Director in carrying out responsibilities at the Preschool level for the overall quality of the experience offered to children and families, including ensuring that laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies are adhered to daily.

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with the McGraw-Hill curriculum to foster the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of kindergarten and elementary students;

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes a love for learning and encourages curiosity, utilizing McGraw-Hill resources effectively;

• Utilize various teaching methods and resources, including those provided by McGraw-Hill, to engage students in interactive and hands-on activities that support their developmental milestones;

• Foster a strong partnership with parents and guardians, ensuring open communication regarding each child's progress and well-being, and incorporating insights from the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Assess and monitor individual student progress, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions when necessary, following the guidelines of the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Collaborate with other educators and staff members to create a cohesive and supportive educational team, sharing insights and experiences related to the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies, aligning them with the McGraw-Hill curriculum, to enhance the learning experience for students;

• Implement behavior management techniques that promote a respectful and positive classroom culture, aligning with the principles of the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Stay current on educational trends and best practices, attending professional development opportunities, including those provided by McGraw-Hill, to continuously improve teaching skills and curriculum implementation;

• Organize and participate in school events, field trips, and extracurricular activities that contribute to the overall growth and development of students, incorporating relevant elements from the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Adapt the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with learning differences or special needs, while considering the resources and recommendations provided by the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Foster a love of reading and literacy skills through engaging activities and a well-stocked classroom library, complementing the literacy components of the McGraw-Hill curriculum;

• Coordinate and conduct parent conferences as needed and schedule the visits at times that are suitable for the families which may require evenings and weekends;

• Responsible for the overall quality of educational experience for all children including those with disabilities;

• Coordinate planning the overall education plan for the program and assume responsibility for implementing the plan in the classroom which may include:

  • Program individualization for each child

  • Tracking each child's development

  • Tracking individual goals with input from the parents

• Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and tracking of the appropriate instruments and forms to ensure all program requirements are met in the mandated time frame as per program standards, including the following:

  • Child/Family Files

  • Lesson Plans

  • Curriculum planning

  • Ongoing Assessment and Transition Plans

  • Meal counts as delegated

  • Tracking sheets as delegated

  • Other documents as assigned

• Aid children in developing self-help skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing, and napping;

• Assume responsibility for an assigned classroom and manage the overall operation of the Preschool in the absence of the Preschool Principal/Director;

• Plan and implement the STEAM-rich curriculum and ensure the program environment (indoor and outdoor) is developmentally compliant, appropriate, safe, and offers children a wide variety of experiences;

• Participate in physical activities such as games, music, movements, and outside play with children;

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; and

• Assign and grade classwork, homework, and other assignments.

• Provide appropriate guidance to all children and ensure their rights are always maintained;

• Maintain confidentiality of records and information of program facilities;

• Comply with teaching standards; and

• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and required trainings which include in-service training as assigned by the…