Pre-K Teacher

PRE-K TEACHER POSITION TITLE

Pre-K Teacher

SUPERVISES

Directly supervises Pre-K students assigned to his/her classes.

JOB GOAL

To create a flexible pre-kindergarten program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students; to motivate students to develop communication abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program. To foster the academic growth of each student; to build strong ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents, other adults, and staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate. 2. Properly endorsed in Early Childhood Education.

REPORTS TO

School Principal/Director SALARY:

To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and coordinate the work of aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their efforts. Develop activities for parents which promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children. Interpret the pre-k school program for parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual student's needs and the school's role in the individual's life. Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students' work. Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans. Administers subject specific assessment and tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students' parents and administration. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan. Facilitates preschool student's learning (e.g., art, science, music, housekeeping, story time, movement activities, etc.) for the purpose of improving the student's academic success and transition to elementary school. Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities. Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, student records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of contract and salary will be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.