3's Preschool Teacher

Sparta Area Preschool Teacher

Sparta Area Preschool Teachers ensure the preschool program is a safe environment for children in accordance with the performance standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and cultural needs of each enrolled child in partnership with parents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

May include but not limited to the following:

• Implementing curriculum and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in all domains according to the individual needs of children as written in daily lesson plans.

Documentation:

• Conduct program screenings and assessments
• Responsible for assisting entering children's assessment data in assessment tool

Classroom Responsibilities

• Implement positive redirection and behavior guidance
• Ensures implementation of the designated curriculum, The Creative Curriculum System for Preschool, in alignment with the Program's School Readiness Goals.
• Instruct children in practices of personal hygiene and other self help skills
• Prepare meals and snacks for children
• Ensure a safe classroom environment
• Supports Lead teacher with classroom activities
• Attend parent meetings to actively support parent participation in program implementation
• Responsible for being familiar with the Program's school readiness goals and how to apply them to the classroom lesson plans and individualization

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Experience working with children in a group setting. Must have a CDA or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood;
Must have a Negative TB Test completed within 1 year of start date;
Must pass comprehensive background checks.