JOB SUMMARY:
To create a flexible, instructional program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth for students at the pre-school level utilizing the MPP model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Normal classroom teacher duties related to instruction, classroom management, interpersonal relationships, and professional responsibilities as outlined in the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation system.
2. Attend meetings and training sessions as determined by the state and District: 1) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) required sessions for the Missouri Preschool project; 2) a minimum of 12 hours of in-service, workshops, or college level coursework annually for licensing; and 3) Northwest R-I School District training.
3. Complete assessment instruments as provided by DESE for each child enrolled in the preschool program.
4. Maintain records through systematic observations to assess each child’s development.
5. Distribute and collect enrollment forms, health records, and other documentation as required by the District, DESE, and the Bureau of Childcare/Department of Health.
6. Design daily learning activities that follow the Project Construct approach to teaching.
7. Provide individualized attention with developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet each child’s needs. The focus will be on language, social, cognitive, and motor development.
8. Coordinate classroom learning activities with the teacher assistant(s) clearly explaining the objectives and activities.
9. Encourage parent participation through close communication with parents. Regular discussion with parents related to their child’s experiences will be essential.
10. Develop newsletters to families that outline the learning activities planned for the week.
11. Provide regular written reports to parents on the successes of their child and describe the nature of the growth and development that has occurred.
12. Maintain a safe and secure classroom and outdoor play area at all times.
13. Learn all safety procedures for building drills and follow all procedures to maintain highest level of hygiene and personal safety for the children and staff.
14. Additional duties as may be assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teacher Assistant

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
1. Early Childhood Teacher Certification (EC
2. Two or more years of experience as a teacher in an early childhood classroom using Project Construct is highly preferred.
3. Modifications to the above may be made based on experience and other related factors.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
1. Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

2. Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.
3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical manuals, government regulations and other related information.
4. Ability to write reports, correspondence and other related information consistent with the duties of this position.
5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from all stakeholders.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
1. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentagesas related to the duties of this position.
2. Ability to incorporate appropriate mathematical concepts into the instructional program related to the students assigned and duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:
1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.
3. Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of current regulations related to pre-school programs.
2. Ability to apply knowledge of current educational trends and research into the instructional program.
3. Ability to implement lessons in accordance with State and District objectives based on the needs and abilities of the students assigned to the classroom.
4. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with District requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally, the employee may lift up to 50 pounds, such as, to lift files, papers, and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.
The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed
by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.