Early Childhood Teacher - Pre-K @ Seaford High School

Early Childhood Teacher
- PreK

Essential Job Functions:

• Applies strategies and techniques to foster independence, self-reliance and social skills.
• Delivers lesson plans, presentation of learning materials, and in conduct of instructional exercises.
• Monitors student's progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.
• Monitors individual students and/or small groups of students in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.
• Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
• Uses a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children.
• Monitors students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
• Operates and assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Depending on students' needs, assists students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathroom including catheterization, feeding and grooming.
• Uses good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students and to assist in medical emergencies.
• Assists students on and off the bus as needed.
• Administers a variety of tests and record results.
• Attends specialized training as required.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Develops and adheres to Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accommodations and goals for an individual child.
• Meets with parents and staff regarding the plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year.
• Work with children who can vary from mild to severe disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

Certification/License:
Information about Delaware Certification/Licensure can be found on the Delaware Department of Education website.

Successful candidates must provide evidence of successful PRAXIS II scores or a valid out of state teaching license.

An educator applying for a license in the State of DE with less than 1 year of experience will be placed on an Initial License and will be required to take and pass a Performance Assessment by the end of their 2nd year of teaching.

Applicants with one completed year of experience, but less than 4 years of experience will receive an Initial License, and are NOT required to pass a Performance Assessment (with proof of current and valid out of state license).

Current holders of an Initial license are exempt from requirements to pass a Performance Assessment.

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Exceptional Children/Special Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Temporary Position:
No

Number Of Months/Days: 10 Month - 188 Days

Full Time Or Part Time:
Full Time

Eligible For "State Share" Of Benefits:
Yes

Pension Eligible Position:
Yes

Minimum Qualifications:

Teacher Certification
- Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500

Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.