Pre K Specialist

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional work to assist in the coordination of activities for the Pre-K Program. Promote synergy while providing assistance and support to teachers by acting as a liaison between pre-k office, DHHS, classrooms, and administrators.

Requirements

Knowledge of human growth and development.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Experience working with children ages 3 – 5 years.
Ability to establish family/school partnerships and to work collaboratively with families and communities.
Knowledge and skill in creating learning environments appropriate to preschool children.
Knowledge of NC Child Care Licensing requirements, including environmental rating scales.
Experience with assessing and evaluating preschool children, the effectiveness of a preschool program, and the effectiveness of teaching strategies.
Demonstrate an attitude of caring.
Strong commitment toward continuous lifelong study of young children and their learning and development.
BA/BS degree in Early Childhood or related field (MA in Early Childhood Education or Educational Administration preferred).
NC Birth-Kindergarten Licensure/Pre-K License or a willingness to work toward Birth-Kindergarten License while employed.
A minimum of 3 years pre-k teaching experience, preferably in a public school setting.

Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance with classroom learning environments and curriculum implementation.
Monitors Pre-K classrooms for compliance of NC Pre-K Guidelines and Requirements.
Monitors/Collects Behavior Incident Reports (BIRS) and offers support and recommendations for teachers and families.
Regularly visits all Pre-K classes and provides feedback to the teachers and principal/director regarding curriculum, assessment, and quality practices.
Prepares and participates in the selection of appropriate instructional materials, supplies, and equipment for use in the Pre-K classroom.
Mentors new Pre-K teachers, assisting in the development of lesson plans, providing model lessons, etc.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3).
Assists Pre-K teachers in the implementation of ECERS-3 into the curriculum
Knowledge of North Carolina Child Care licensing requirements.
Assist in the NCPK monitoring process.
Keep informed of new research and trends related to Pre-K and parenting by reading professional materials and attending conferences and/or seminars.
Represents Gaston County Schools in local/state early childhood initiatives.
Assists in the collection and analysis of demographic information for pre-k children.
Is available for home visits to Pre-K families upon request.
Assists in the recruitment of Pre-K teachers and assistants.
Assists in the pre-k registration process.
Address classroom concerns and support as the need arises.
Coordinate and implement staff development for pre-k staff.
Plan and coordinate professional development opportunities for Pre-K personnel.
Support teachers with data regarding curriculum and assessments.
Develops/maintains a Pre-K resource library.
Assists with teacher performance evaluations as requested.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Pre-K Director.