SUMMARY

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for planning, and implementing the approved preschool curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education or previous teaching experience in a preschool setting.  Must be certified in CPR.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• To interact with all children and to encourage their involvement in activities.
• To prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing and permits the children to grow and explore.
• To plan weekly lessons based on a curriculum outline.
• To establish and maintain good communications with parents through conferences and as needed.
• Prepare materials needed in program prior to class.  In addition, must begin and end classes on time.
• To help children control behavior using a positive appropriate approach.
• To help children learn good social skills.
• To develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Attend and assist in special events during and after regular school hours.
• To assist in the general maintenance of the classroom and storage areas.
• Must attend CPR training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and departmental‑specific safety rules.
• Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and or moving objects 30 pounds or less.
• Reports any work-related or patron injuries to supervisor promptly.
• Attends required safety program and in‑service education meetings.
•  Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to supervisor. 

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must work closely with co-workers and the general public.
• Experiences ongoing concerns for all safety and liability issues.
• Must have ability to deal with other people under stressful situations.
• The Preschool Teacher may also have to work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR are required.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Lifting is occasional, usually 30 pounds or less.
• The teacher may need to respond to situations quickly and accurately.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. May be required to work during various weather conditions, including hot temperatures.

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be knowledgeable about subject matter and constantly strive for improvement.
• Must use good judgment at all times and be aware of immediate surroundings.
• Must be able to respond to and handle children’s behaviors in a positive appropriate manner.

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