Lead Pre K Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop an indoor and outdoor learning environment that provides a variety of age appropriate experiences to
foster child exploration and discovery.
2. Use a curriculum framework and curriculum tools that provide opportunities for each child to meet learning
expectations that prepare children for success in school.
3. Establish a daily routine that includes time for small group and large group activities, encourages creative
expression, and incorporates health and nutrition development as part of daily activities.
4. Model appropriate and respectful behavior to the children and fellow staff.
5. Work with parents to plan culturally appropriate curriculum that supports children’s learning styles and interests.
6. Assure parent input into menus.
7. Support children’s social and emotional development through positive child guidance approaches and the
development of positive relationships in the classroom.
8. Assess each child’s learning needs through screening, observation, ongoing assessment and the development of
individual learning plans. Report on at least one child outcome to the Department of Early Learning.
9. Lead the classroom team that can include an Assistant Teacher, Classroom Aide and Family Support Specialist in
collaboratively working with children and families. Provide direction to staff as needed.
10. Have parent conferences with each child’s parent(s) for a minimum of three hours a year to partner in learning
goals, develop coordinated learning support strategies and involve the parent(s) in the child’s preschool experience.
11. Establish and maintain confidential, accurate and timely information on each child’s development and program
participation. Maintain confidentiality.
12. Incorporate parenting training and parent leadership in program activities.
13. Use video communication systems and classroom video recordings for inter‐site communication, professional
development and potential parent leadership training.
14. Participate in community assessment activities and an annual program self‐assessment. Use information in ongoing
program improvement