Preschool Instructor

JOB TITLE

Preschool Instructor (Classified Teacher)

DEPARTMENT

Valley View Preschool

REPORTS TO

Preschool Teacher Evaluator

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None

APPROVED ON

Board approved 8/9/2022

SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning and implementing daily classroom lesson plans and assuring safety of children in the preschool classroom by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and prepares weekly lesson plans, and posts in accordance with administrative guidelines. Oversees and facilitates the general safety of the classroom environment and its activities to include outside play. Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities. Assists children with completing assigned projects and enhancing learning skills. Designs and maintains classroom climate to include visual aids related to curriculum and age/stage of development. Monitors talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies or problems of each individual child, documents issues/concerns as needed and follows district protocol to access screening resources. Promotes and fosters each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Prepares ongoing evaluations for children throughout the year. Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff and parents/guardians. Assists children with personal care activities to include toileting, feeding and cleanliness needs in relation to age/stage of development. Works closely with preschool team members for classroom activities and shares pertinent information, suggestions or ideas on a regular basis. Assists in daily supervision of classroom paraprofessionals. Attends in-service training, conferences, staff meetings and parent meetings as required. Performs general classroom cleaning duties as necessary. Maintains accurate and current attendance records and other related paperwork. Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Interpersonal Relations Family / Child Relations Customer Service Math Aptitude Computer Skills Listening Skills Organization/Planning Professionalism Reading Skills Time Management Creative / Artistic abilities Public Speaking Presentation Skills

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Qualified by the Arizona Department of Health, CPR & First Aid certification required after hiring and must be maintained. Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field, OR 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate credential and one year of experience related to caring for children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Crouch, Crawl, Use hands & reach with hands and arms, Frequently lift up to 35 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and school environment. This position regularly works indoors and may be required to work outdoors on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, employees and the public.

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.