PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER- Part Time

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

14h

About The Position

The Pre-Kindergarten Teacher provides an appropriate educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning. The teacher works with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff to develop and implement school programs and goals. This is a part-time position. The teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction, monitors student progress, manages the classroom, communicates with parents, maintains required records, and participates in school improvement and professional development activities. Performance is evaluated in accordance with the OCPS Instructional Personnel Evaluation System procedures manual.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate approved by the Florida Division of Early Learning to teach in the VPK program.
Complete VPK Instructor Emergent Literacy course requirements before the start date.
Complete three Emergent Literacy courses or Competency 1 of the Reading Endorsement.
After completing the first three Emergent Literacy courses, complete one Emergent Literacy course every five years.
Complete the Implementing the Standards in Preschool Classrooms – 3-Year-Old to Kindergarten course before the start date.
Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Knowledge of current research and basic technology.
Planning and organizational skills.
Ability to manage a classroom and supervise students.
Ability to analyze, diagnose, and evaluate student progress and programs.
Knowledge of varied learning styles.
Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
Commitment to beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
Participate actively with other faculty and staff.
Cooperate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate continuing school improvement programs.
Manage the classroom and supervise proper care of equipment.
Participate in professional growth activities focused on acquiring new and improved skills and knowledge.
Analyze student progress and programs to provide instruction appropriate to students’ developmental stages.
Use varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs.
Use technology and current research in instruction.
Evaluate student progress regularly.
Use classroom management techniques that support an effective classroom climate.
Show sensitivity to students, parents, and the community, and promote student self-esteem.
Maintain professional relationships between the school and parents.
Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone, or written communications.
Encourage parental involvement through school activities and connections between home and school.
Maintain required records, including grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports.
Assist in protecting student and school property.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training to maintain the required skill level.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal and/or Early Childhood Department.