Part Time Preschool Educator

Part Time Preschool Educator

Smithville Maple Elementary School - Smithville, Missouri

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Job : 5664602

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Preschool

PART TIME POSITION / 3 DAYS A WEEK / 8:00AM - 4:00PM

The job of Preschool Educator is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an Educator with specific responsibility for facilitating effective instructional practices; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other educators, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Director of Special Programs.

• Adapts classroom work (e.g. reading, math, science, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of students (e.g. student academic progress, behavioral issues, expectations, etc.) for the purpose of developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress (e.g. objectives, expectations, and/or goals, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback on progress to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. instructional staff, other school personnel, administration, parents, a variety of individuals and groups within the community, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives, in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels assists, and interacts with students (e.g. academic performance assessment, health status, problem solving techniques, personal issues, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating student achievement.
• Develops curriculum (e.g. design and implementation of early childhood content appropriate curriculum, developmental stages, social development, language development, physical development and readiness to learn, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student learning.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships (e.g. parents, general education teachers, and other service providers or agencies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining effective working relationships.
• Familiar with State Preschool assessment and framework (e.g. preschool universal screening tools, progress monitoring, developmental screening tools, etc.) for the purpose of meeting State guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality (e.g. appropriate file containment of correspondence, written and verbal communications, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring confidential communication in all student learning activities.
• Manages student behavior (e.g. classroom, playground, hallways, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Organizes age appropriate activities (e.g. indoor, outdoor, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development opportunities (e.g. preschool meetings, parent-teacher conferences, PLCs, professional development workshops and training, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to create successful student learning.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepare all necessary reports and maintain educational records required and necessary (e.g. track child's progress and report to parents, etc.) for the purpose of providing a quality educational program.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g.…