Early Childhood Teacher

Geary County USD 475

Job Description

Classification:                        Certified

Division/Department:             Early Childhood

Job Category:                        Teacher

FLSA:                                     Exempt

Title:                                       Early Childhood Teacher

Qualifications:                        *Kansas Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement

                                                *Flexibility in schedule (some evening hours required)

                                                *Compute/Word Processing skills

                                                *Strong interpersonal skills/collaborative skills

Reports To:                             Early Childhood Leadership Team

Supervises:                             Supervision of classroom aide(s)

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Early childhood teachers are responsible for providing engaging instruction that will allow each student to achieve his or her highest potential.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

            1.  Planning and preparation based upon students’ needs

                        Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students

                        Select instructional goals

                        Demonstrate knowledge of resources

                        Assess student learning using appropriate measures

            2.  Classroom Environment

                        Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport   

                        Establish a culture for learning

                        Establish and maintain classroom procedures

                        Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors

                        Organize space for learning

            3.  Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs

                        Communicate clearly and accurately

                        Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques

                        Engage students in learning

                        Provide timely feedback to students

                        Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

            4.  Professional responsibilities

                        Follow contractual responsibilities

                        Engage in reflective practice

                        Maintain accurate records

                        Communicate with families

                        Engage in professional development activities

                        Maintain appropriate licensure

                        Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement the program curriculum (Curiosity Corner) with fidelity.
2. Adjust instruction to respond to individual learning needs.
3. Monitor the developmental progress of all students, according to current Kansas Early Learning Standards and monitoring progress towards IEP goals.
4. Gather data as required by KSDE Grants funding the program
5. Collaborate with Itinerant ESS staff, English Language Learner staff, Family Services Worker and other support staff, according to the needs of the children and families and the program.
6. Participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
7. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director of Elementary Education
8. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.
9. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.
10. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
11. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
12. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips.
13. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
14. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs

Acceptable use of technology

Sexual and racial harassment

Child abuse reporting

1. Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.
2. Other duties as assigned.

Term of Employment:            Teacher Contract

Salary Range:                         Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency:           Job performance will be evaluated according to the state dictated evaluation cycle.

Updated 2-18-20

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000

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