POSITION TITLE
Pre-K Teacher
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school/classroom(s)
SALARY
Teacher Salary plus supplement
SUPERVISES
Assigned Assistants/Students
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, creates an inviting, learning environment that fosters children's personal growth; nurtures the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for future school success; builds strong ties between home and school; and establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Ability to present material to individuals and groups of people.
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Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and files.
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Ability to type accurately at a moderate rate.
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Ability to use common spreadsheet, word processing, and file maintenance programs.
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Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
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Ability to work alone, focused on completing assigned duties daily, and whenever other areas need immediate short-term assistance.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
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BS in Birth to Kindergarten. Must be B-K licensed in North Carolina.
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Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
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Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.
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Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals.
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Provides appropriate materials and experiences that address each student's social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
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Enriches the educational program by participating in local field trips and encouraging classroom visits from various schools and community members.
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Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies.
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Provides a child-centered environment which has attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
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Plans and coordinates the work of the teacher assistant, parents, and classroom volunteers in daily activities and/or special events.
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Develops activities which promote strong home/school relations.
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Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, home visits, journals, phone calls, etc.
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Works closely with other community agencies to provide additional support to students.
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Assists with screening students for possible Pre-K participation/enrollment.
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Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
