Pre-K Teacher

Pre-K Teacher Position

This job posting is for any Pre-K teacher position in the district that may become available for the 2026-2027 school year. Schools may vary based on vacancies.

Job Title – Pre-K Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Job Goals:

• To create and provide engaging and challenging work for students in accordance with local and state courses of study
• To assist school faculty, staff, and other school system personnel in supporting student achievement and school operations

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
2. Possess and maintain a valid Alabama State teaching certificate with a "P" for grade level.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
4. Must meet any applicable No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified (HQ) requirements or Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements.
5. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the system mission, goals and priorities.
2. Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.
3. Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelines.
4. Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior that facilitate teaching and learning.
6. Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, and record keeping.
7. Becomes familiar with and administers State directed Pre-K assessments.
8. Seeks assistance of specialists as needed.
9. Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff to promote student learning.
10. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
11. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
12. Participates successfully in training programs, professional development, or other learning to increase skill and proficiency related to job performance and leadership; attends 15 hours of the Office of School Readiness sponsored training each year plus a minimum of 15 additional hours of training offered by local or regional programs.
13. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
14. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
15. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and laws.
16. Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of Education.
17. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
18. Models and maintains high ethical standards.
19. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
20. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
21. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
22. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
23. Reports to work in a punctual manner and attends work regularly.
24. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.