Preschool Teacher

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate: Preschool through 3
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL: To deliver instruction and curriculum that promotes intellectual, social, and emotional development in preschool children; to cultivate an atmosphere conducive to learning and individual advancement; to assist children in acquiring the necessary abilities, attitudes, and knowledge to lay a solid groundwork for lifelong learning; and to sustain positive interactions with families and colleagues.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities. Familiarity with the Creative Curriculum program is a plus!
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Maintains records of pupil’s educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment, job description and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be based upon negotiated agreement between the MHTA and the Board of Education

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,800.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person