Rancho Solano Preparatory School is seeking to add a Pre-K Teacher to the growing Preschool team for the 2023-2024 school year. Rancho Solano Preparatory School is an academically accelerated private school with 2 campuses covering grades PK-12. The right candidate will be energetic and has a passion for being a positive influence on young children and knowledge in early childhood development.
This role promotes and nurtures the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study. The individual creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students while keeping parents informed of student progress and potential concerns.
Essential Duties:
· Educates students by planning and developing course of study consistent with guidelines emphasizing writing mastery, problem solving, critical thinking and high-order reasoning.
· Tailors course of study and develops Personalized Learning Plans (PLP) to accommodate differing levels of academic ability and previous achievement.
· Creates customized classroom experience by providing differentiated, small group instruction to achieve more personal teacher attention
· Develops and presents lesson plans by using a variety of techniques, including lectures, group discussions, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet.
· Creates and supports a positive learning environment through selection of learning materials, development of functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
· Consistently monitors student achievement through formal and informal assessment both summative and formative (i.e. test, quiz, learning log, etc.).
· Conducts standardized tests in accordance with school and state requirements, if applicable.
· Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study, if applicable.
· Intercepts deterioration in achievement by counseling students with academic difficulties and drawing on the school resources for additional academic assistance.
· Manages student behavior in the classroom and administers discipline according to school policies.
· Identifies and addresses potential behavioral concerns by notifying and/or consulting with appropriate professionals if evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse is present.
· Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with school and legal regulations.
· Maintains thorough and detailed records of student progress and achievement.
· Keeps parents informed of all elements of student development including academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation via formal and informal communication methods such as parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.
· Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school and demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
· Collaborates with school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to school requirements.
· Provides student support services by monitoring halls, study periods, playground and lunchroom.
· Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
· Attends and participates in staff development programs, faculty events and meetings, and serves on staff committees as required (i.e. teacher in-service days).
· Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
· Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges and growth opportunities.
Experience:
· Bachelors degree
· Minimum of two years of early childhood teaching experience is preferred
· State teaching early childhood certification is preferred
· Knowledge of AZDHS Childcare licensing rules and procedures
· Knowledge of relevant technology as it relates to curriculum
· Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
· Must be able to obtain an AZ fingerprint card
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person