Pre-K Teacher (Mercer Island)
We are seeking a part-time afternoon Pre-K teacher for our MWF Pre-Kindergarten class to begin in the fall for the 2008-09 school year. Located in a beautiful remodeled facility on the north end of Mercer Island, we are a Christian preschool with an exciting and top quality program. Our Pre-K class is for older fours turning five. This is a team teaching position, with 15 children and two teachers. Hours are 12:00 noon – 3:45pm with additional substitute and Lunchbunch hours available. Pay is excellent DOE $16 - $20 plus paid school vacations and some reimbursement for continuing education.
ECE degree preferred; one year or more experience with children in a classroom setting required.
Teacher Job Description
A Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning and teaching of the daily program for a specific group of children and reports to the Preschool Director.
Qualifications
Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree preferred. One year or more experience with children in a classroom setting required.
Classroom Responsibilities
- Create and maintain an environment that is organized, engaging, and responsive to each child’s developmental and learning needs.
- Plan, direct, and evaluate activities that promote key curriculum goals for the spiritual, social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of each child.
- Respond appropriately to the children’s behaviors, needs, and problems.
- Take responsibility for the upkeep of all equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Maintain records and observations of progress for each child’s growth.
- Communicate appropriately with parents and conduct conferences as scheduled by the preschool.
- Work with parents to promote cooperation in their child’s learning, understanding of child development, and participation in the program.
- Ensure the safety of children at all times.
Job Knowledge
- Demonstrate and use knowledge of developmentally appropriate techniques for management of children, daily program operation, and child assessment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of planning, conducting, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Develop new ideas, techniques, and skills through training or professional workshops.
- Demonstrate familiarity with NAEYC preschool standards.
Working Relationships
- Maintain punctuality and dependability in work hours.
- Notify the director of late arrival or absence.
- Use time management to effectively meet job expectations.
- Work with all other staff members in a cooperative manner.
- Attend all preschool staff meetings.
- Participate in in-service training experiences.
- Participate in required functions sponsored by the preschool and in optional functions when possible.
- Report immediately all problems with children, parents, or classroom management to the director.
- Effectively represent the preschool to visitors, prospective clients, and parents.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the preschool.
- Support the mission of the preschool.
Supervisory Skills (if applicable)
- Delegate tasks in a clear and positive manner to assistant or team member.
- Solve problems and make decisions in crisis or conflict situations.
- Effectively assist assistant, team members, or parent volunteers in daily classroom participation.
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