FYPreschool Teacher

Position: FY27 Preschool Teacher

Littleton Elementary School District Littleton Preschool - Avondale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

FY27 Preschool Teacher

Littleton Elementary School District Littleton Preschool - Avondale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Littleton Elementary School District

Job Details Job : 5579404
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description
TITLE: Certified Teacher
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
CERTIFIED PLACEMENT SCHEDULE
QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification and highly qualified requirements.
Preschool Requirements:
Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test or other tuberculosis‑screening test recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control administered within 12 months before the starting date of employment. A Food Handler’s Card authorized through the Arizona Department of Health prior to the starting date of employment.
REPORTS TO: Person(s) designated by the Board or Superintendent
SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals, volunteers, students and student teachers
General Statement of Responsibilities

To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential.

I. Uses knowledge of Subject Matter

• Demonstrates knowledge in subject area
• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence

II. Displays Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates effectively with students
• Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect
• Promotes positive self‑concepts in learners
• Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment
• Communicates enthusiasm for learning
• Uses correct written and oral expression

III. Plans for Instruction

• Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities
• Assesses student’s skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives
• Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives
• Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task
• Follows the design of the district’s curriculum
• Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives
• Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking
• Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs
• Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives
• Monitors and assesses student’ progress using specific procedures

IV. Provides instruction

• Provides instruction at student’s skill level
• Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan
• Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence
• Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking
• Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasks
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives
• Models correct performance for students
• Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson
• Monitors student learning throughout the learning process
• Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding
• Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs
• Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria

V. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction

• Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives
• Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successful
• Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learning
• Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives
• Summarizes learning using a variety of methods

VI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies

• Uses effective classroom management techniques
• Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior
• Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectives
• Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing board

VII. Displays Professionalism

• Acts in a professional manner
• Engages in professional development
• Seek and…