Preschool Teacher

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a developmentally and age-appropriate classroom environment. The Preschool Teacher plans and implements a creative program which incorporates all developmental areas into the daily schedule and curriculum, including social/emotional, cognitive, and physical. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for observing, documenting, and assessing the growth and development of each student on an ongoing basis, and in a formal written format twice per school year. Teachers must demonstrate enthusiasm and professionalism while working with children and families.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure children’s safety through close supervision and proper organization of the environment, both indoors and outside.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a creative program to meet the individual developmental needs of children individually and in small and large groups.
• Provide a visually pleasing, intellectually stimulating, child-centered classroom.
• Provide guidance in developing motor coordination, music, math, science, language experiences, use of creative materials, personal hygiene routines, and resting and eating experiences.
• Utilize campus resources to enhance classroom curriculum when appropriate.
• Utilize a variety of positive discipline approaches.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop self-esteem, confidence and independence.
• Acknowledge each child at his/her own developmental level and create curriculum and a classroom environment that respects and builds on this level.

Communication & Written Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective written communication skills through the completion of written responsibilities.
• Continually conduct observations of individual children and the group.
• Use technology to enhance classroom teaching methods and communication with families and co-workers.

Regulations

• Follow regulations according to the Department of Early Education and Care as well as NAEYC.
• Follow emergency procedures and implement them calmly.
• Meet EEC regulations for yearly professional development.
• Maintain accurate classroom records.

Professionalism

• Maintain professional relationships with families.
• Cooperate with and assist coworkers, student employees, and administrators.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and family events.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Willingness to be flexible to perform other job-related tasks.
• Complete daily morning and afternoon tasks as assigned.
• Keep classroom, hallways, bathroom, closets, and shelves attractive, orderly, and sanitary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Teachers are expected to role model professionalism and teaching expertise.
• Classroom Teachers are responsible for the supervision and support of work-study students and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• MA Department of Early Education & Care Lead Teacher Certification required.
• A minimum of two to three years of teaching experience is required.
• CORI/SORI and fingerprint check & First Aid/CPR Certification Required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Classroom Teachers must be physically able to meet the demands of working with young children.
• Teachers must be able to get down on the children’s level and conduct physical activities.
• Teachers are expected to provide outdoor/gross motor experiences daily.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.