Early Childhood Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

12d

About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher creates a flexible program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop foundational skills, attitudes, and knowledge in accordance with their abilities, and builds positive relationships with parents and staff. The teacher provides instruction across pre-reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music in accordance with state and district curricula and other appropriate learning activities. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing and documenting academic and social growth, maintaining appropriate behavior standards, communicating with parents, and working with other professionals to address pupil needs. The teacher also supervises pupils during assigned activities outside the classroom and may perform other duties as assigned. To ensure continuity of services during a health crisis or other disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, an alternative work site may be required. Eligibility and expectations are determined and communicated by district leadership. The position may periodically require work outside normal business hours, including weekends, to meet business needs and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education in the listed subjects, or an alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform other required duties.
Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and by telephone.
Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to work periodically outside normal business hours, including weekends, sometimes under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide learning experiences in pre-reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music, following state and district curricula and other appropriate activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and the basic subject matter specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Use grading practices that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support participation in activities while preserving a naturally informal kindergarten atmosphere; treat pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents, hold conferences about pupils’ progress, and explain the school program; interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, orderly climate conducive to learning.
Create an effective learning environment with functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Supervise and monitor pupils during assigned out-of-classroom activities, which may include cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, and hallway monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work from an alternative work site if required to ensure continuity of services during a health crisis or disruptive situation, subject to district eligibility determinations and supervisor guidelines.