Teacher - Child Development

Overview

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher

Qualifications: Valid Early Childhood teaching certification OR Certification pending graduation OR Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway

Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.

Reports to: Principal

• Teaches district approved curriculum
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and translates them into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to needs of each student
• Communicates with parents and guardians outside of normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Keep appropriate records and prepares progress reports and enters grade in district software programs
• Makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
• Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants (if applicable)
• Creates an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of work
• Supervises classroom and students and volunteers
• Meet standards set forth by State Department of Education Evaluation Process
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Terms of Employment: 190-Day Teacher Contract;  Lexington Four Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Evaluation Process