Preschool/Early Learning Teacher - Full-time

Preschool Teacher
New Albany-Plain Local Schools | New Albany Early Learning Center - New Albany, Ohio

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Job Details
Job ID: 5798197

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 23, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description
Salary: Based on experience and educational level on Teachers' Salary Schedule.

Overview
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Key Responsibilities

Develops and administers district curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

Teaches knowledge and skills in state and national standards for the content area.

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.

Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Tracks and maintains professional development for Step Up to Quality & licensure review annually.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that students conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in staff meetings and committees.

Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Key Qualifications

Must hold valid Ohio teaching license or certificate in Early Childhood (PK‑3) and Early Childhood Intervention.

Must have demonstrated skill in teaching the identified content.

Must be open to actively participating in staff development opportunities to promote professional growth.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff, and parents.

Must have the full support of the Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Ability to engage in self‑evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

The Successful Candidate Will
Integrate knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective classroom instruction, consistently striving to improve his or her instructional and professional practice. The successful candidate will put students first to achieve the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein 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.

Position is mostly indoors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run.

The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job.

The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.

The employee may routinely lift and move objects 50 pounds.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance.

While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet, as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from.

The employee must be able to communicate to the team to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The noise level in the environment is usually low/moderate.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Position Type
Full‑time

Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Contact Information

Agnes Pawlicki

55 N High St

New Albany, Ohio 43054

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