Qualifications: Have either a CDA or equivalent certificate, an early childhood degree or equivalent degree or completed 60 clock hours of educational training leading to an early childhood/child development degree or CDA credential
Duties and Responsibilities:
A successful preK instructor will demonstrate skills related to teaching and learning. Those skills may include but are not limited to:
* Plan, prepare, and implement instructional lessons that incorporate a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play
* Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, and social skills
* Attend to children's basic safety, self-help (restroom assistance), and academic needs
* Establish clear learning objectives and implement teaching strategies to promote learning for each student
* Organize and lead activities that are designed to promote social development, academic skills, physical movement, and learning through age appropriate play
* Meet with parents/guardians to communicate student progress and readiness for grade K