Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher - Kaposia Education Center
The position works 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), and will follow the school calendar.
Job Summary
Provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate preschool experience for children. Guide children’s behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
Job Functions
- Plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate curriculum and behavioral support with other staff.
- Observe/monitor/assess/record each child’s development/behavior for reporting and progress monitoring.
- Develop and maintain rapport with each child and provide positive behavior guidance to all children, plus provide for the health and safety of each child.
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom - organized, safe and inclusive of learning centers.
- Maintain and order supplies, equipment and materials as appropriate.
- Plan and coordinate special events/celebrations of learning.
- Develop and maintain communication with parents through daily greeting, parent info, conferences, progress reports, open houses, volunteering and events.
- Provide support, direction, supervision and assistance to the assistant(s).
- Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.
- Maintain appropriate records with the support of the assistant(s).
- Maintain communication with all staff and participate as a team member.
- Perform other general duties as assigned by your supervisor to accomplish the objectives of the Early Learning Program.
- Participate in staff development training programs as assigned.
- Attend staff, community education and district meetings as directed or necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- BA/BS - meets DHS preschool teacher requirements.
- Current Minnesota teaching license in early learning preferred.
- Three years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood classroom.
- Ability to communicate and establish relationships with children, parents and staff members.
- Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.
- Experience working with culturally, economically and socially diverse families.
- Demonstrate knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plan development, classroom implementation skills, behavior management skills, plus observation and assessment skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication, plus organizational skills.
- Ability to assess and provide follow up on a child’s development as needed.
- Ability and skills to provide direction to assistants, substitutes and volunteers.
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
- Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.