Preschool Teacher

Position Title:

Teacher, Preschool

Category:
Certified;
Bargaining Unit eligible; FLSA exempt.

Contract:

Initial one-year contract; contract days as determined by the Governing Board; other terms and conditions of employment as per the CBA and/or Board Policy.

Compensation:
Salary, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits as per the current Board adopted policies and schedules, with placement for granted education, experience, and responsibility.

Education/Degree:
Bachelor's degree in Education

Reports to:

Supervisor as assigned

Supervises:
Classroom Assistants

Job Summary:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the classroom environment and all educational activities within the classroom according to the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards, communicating effectively with parents, following rules and regulations, and supervising classroom assistants. Routine tasks are performed independently referring new or unusual situations to the supervisor for input and resolutions. Performance is evaluated in terms of the quality of instruction, efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications are considered as guidelines:

* Appropriate Ohio Educational License or eligibility.

* Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and software/programs.

* Exceptional organizational and communications skills.

* Abilities to promote positive internal and external customer relations.

* Alternatives to the above as approved by the Governing Board.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop weekly lesson plans that include developmentally appropriate activities and are aligned to the Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards, Early Learning Assessment and incorporate individual student goals based on assessment and submit to supervisor before implementation.

2. Post all mandatory documents required by ODE preschool rules.

3. Develop and maintain a classroom learning environment that meets the needs of the students, aligns to the preschool rules for Step Up to Quality, Licensing, and the expectations for the ESC of Eastern Ohio.

4. Maintain the Classroom inventories.

5. Supervises program assistants, parent volunteers, and student teachers.

6. Conduct Parent Orientation

7. Communicate to parents and others the philosophy of the curriculum, daily routine, and discipline policy.

8. Develop and maintain communication with parents via an online system, telephone, written communication, class times, home visits, conferences, and quarterly progress reports.

9. Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom, and to attend and be supportive of all parent activities (i.e., committees, meetings, and training.

10. Work cooperatively with all agencies and building personnel and serve as a liaison between home, center, and community.

11. Maintain classroom staff file current personnel data, including but not limited to the following:
Multi-Media First Aid Training, Communicable Disease Training, Card, Common Childhood Illness Card, CPR Training, Child Abuse Training, High School Diploma, and College Transcripts, medical form, and background checks.

12. Maintain and submit all weekly, monthly, and yearly records, as required, including but not limited to the following: attendance, Incident Report, Home Visits Reports, student assessments, and Progress Reports.

13. Maintain appropriate assessment records and follow-up for each child.

14. Provide input to the IEP team on any students that are qualified for special education services for the evaluation, development of IEP, and completion of the Child Outcome Summary.

15. Communicates with local school personnel regarding the needs of both typical children and children with a disability transitioning to Kindergarten.

16. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

REQUIRED ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIORS:

1. Is regular and prompt in attendance.

2. Seeks opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally.

3. Prepares an annual professional development plan that links professional growth with ESCEO and other assigned goals.

4. Attends and actively…