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Job Description
Pre-K Instructor Salt Lake City School District - 3.9 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $32,519 - $43,936 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Copy machines English Fax machines Clerical experience Productivity software Classroom behavior management Faxing Classroom Teaching Stakeholder relationship building Childhood developmental milestones Working with students with disabilities
The Pre-K Instructor teaches and supervises Pre-K students, ensures compliance with program requirements, assists with parent education programs, and coordinates communications with parents.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are: Child Development Associate Certification or Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education-related field, and a kindergarten transition plan CPR/First Aid Certificate Knowledgeable in Pre-K classroom teaching and management skills, age-appropriate activities, stages of child development, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and concepts of learning Basic experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and experience using data-based software Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English Experience operating standard office equipment, including phone, scanner, fax, and copy machines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration. Experience teaching pre-K classes or leading pre-K activities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess student learning, participation, and skills to provide quality, age-appropriate instruction Supervise academic enrichment activities (e.g., class activities, field trips, visits by guests, etc.), guiding students in learning from those enhancements Prepare teaching materials and related reports, document student progress (e.g., attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) and implement lesson plans Provide for the individual needs of students (e.g., assistive devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment, and report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, neglect, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to ensure compliance with administrative and school policies and state and federal law Collaborate with school personnel and parents to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, convey information on student progress, and encourage parental involvement Perform record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, data recording, etc.) to support the administrator and department Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, students, and stakeholders Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey or gather information required to perform functions Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340. __________________________________________________________________ Non-Discrimination Statement No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services, and employment,t including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations, and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.
