Preschool Lead Teacher - Co-Teaching Classroom

The Family Resource Center- Inc.

Job Description - Preschool Lead Teacher 

Job Title: General Education Preschool Teacher in a Co-Teaching Classroom 

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Services                 

• Job Summary:   Responsible for all activities conducted in preschool unit including programming- curriculum planning- child assessments/developmental checklists- staffing- cleaning- food service- toileting- communications to parents- center staff- and unit staff.  This is a ten-month position with additional contract days in other units.  This position reports from August 1-May 31.  
• Education/Experience Requirements: B.S. or M.S. in early childhood education- special education or elementary education degree with early childhood endorsement.
•  License/Certification/Registration: Kansas Teaching Certificate
•  Work Environment: Work in well lighted and ventilated area. Hazardous materials- inventory- and MSDS available in Director’s office.  May be exposed to children with communicable diseases.  Work with and around regulated waste.  Wear personal protective equipment as needed.

Major Responsibilities- Job Duties- and Projects:

• Assist in the maintenance of the established unit policies and procedures- objectives- quality assurance program- safety- and infection control standards.
• Create and implement daily/weekly/monthly lesson plans using curriculum provided.
• Complete child assessments as needed and developmental checklists quarterly.
• Complete various unit forms- records and MTSS in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain up to date child portfolio files on each child in class.
• Schedule and complete quarterly Parent/Teacher conferences. (2 face to face conferences and 2 written conferences/updates)
• Assist in the inventory of all needed supplies regularly.
• Act as a receptionist when receiving visitors to the unit.
• Receive and dispatch unit communications to pertinent personnel.
• Participate in designated educational programs- staff training/in-service and meetings.
• Assist with care and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Assist in maintenance of unit records- reports- and files as required.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of fire- disaster- infection control- and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of children’s information and knowledge about other employees gained through their position.
• Assist in planning and attending 2 Family Nights during the school year.
• Adhere to all center policies and procedures- rules and regulations.
• Become familiar with NAEYC Standards and implement them in classroom.
• Be consistently on time and ready to work at the start of the shift.
• Demonstrate dependability on the job by adhering to attendance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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