Provide an age appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences and respect for the dignity and worth of each student; promote and encourage a positive and nurturing learning environment focusing primarily on student engagement and supervision.
Greet children and parents at drop off and pick up times.
Utilize the program approved curriculum to guide the creation of and improvement of the learning environment.
Establish and maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and functional classroom.
Create, organize and maintain instructional supplies, materials, and equipment.
Plan and prepare lessons; identify and select instructional support material; provide instruction to students.
Plan, train, assign, and direct the work of instructional support staff and volunteers or parents; review work practices of support staff annually.
Establish standards of student performance which can be quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated; prepare assessments; monitor student progress.
Prepare progress reports for at least two parent conference meetings each year and a final summary report for parents. Communicate with parents and students regarding the educational and social progress of students; identify areas for improvement and suggest strategies that will help support learning and growth. Make in-person, in writing and telephone contacts with parents.
Assist specialist in the identification, assessment, and resolution of special student challenges; participate in I.E.P. and Student Success Team meetings, as appropriate.
Maintain children’s records and COR data assessment tracking profile.
Review assessment results; identify student needs and provide appropriate instructional strategies/interventions.
Develop goals, prepare and implement specific objectives for students based on the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and according to the Community Education and District policy.
Supervise students; follow and support all regulations, district and school rules, regulations, policies and procedures; recommend behavior plans and disciplinary actions, as necessary.
Participate in professional group meetings (PLC’s); stay abreast of changes in early childhood research and new developments related to teaching techniques.
Refer children and families to school or other community agencies as needed.
Assist in community and school outreach activities/fundraisers which may include some nights & weekends.
Attend inservice training, faculty meetings, related agency meetings and required staff development training.
Perform other activities as required for a successful preschool program.
Perform all other duties as assigned.