Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Classification: Certified Division/Department: Early Childhood Job Category: Teacher FLSA: Exempt Title: Early Childhood Teacher Qualifications: Kansas Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement Flexibility in schedule (some evening hours required) Compute/Word Processing skills Strong interpersonal skills/collaborative skills Reports To: Early Childhood Principal Supervises: Supervision of classroom aide(s)

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE Early childhood teachers are responsible for providing engaging instruction that will allow each student to achieve his or her highest potential.

CRITICAL SKILLS Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Planning and preparation based upon students' needs Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students Select instructional goals Demonstrate knowledge of resources Assess student learning using appropriate measures
• Classroom Environment Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport Establish a culture for learning Establish and maintain classroom procedures Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors Organize space for learning
• Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs Communicate clearly and accurately Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques Engage students in learning Provide timely feedback to students Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs
• Professional responsibilities Follow contractual responsibilities Engage in reflective practice Maintain accurate records Communicate with families Engage in professional development activities Maintain appropriate licensure Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Implement the program curriculum (Curiosity Corner) with fidelity. Adjust instruction to respond to individual learning needs. Monitor the developmental progress of all students, according to current Kansas Early Learning Standards and monitoring progress towards IEP goals. Gather data as required by KSDE Grants funding the program Collaborate with Itinerant ESS staff, English Language Learner staff, Family Services Worker and other support staff, according to the needs of the children and families and the program. Participate in staff, department, committee and team meetings, assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Director of Elementary Education Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs Acceptable use of technology Sexual and racial harassment Child abuse reporting Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators. Other duties as assigned.

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule. Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated according to the state dictated evaluation cycle.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.