PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER- Part Time

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Pre-Kindergarten Teacher provides an educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and works with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff to develop and implement school programs and goals. The teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction, evaluates student progress, manages the classroom, communicates with families, and participates in school improvement and professional development activities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate approved by the Florida Division of Early Learning for teaching in the VPK program, and specified emergent literacy and preschool standards coursework completed by the stated deadlines. The teacher reports to the School Principal and may perform other duties assigned by the principal and/or Early Childhood Department. The role involves light physical activity, including possible stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects weighing 12–20 pounds. Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Performance is evaluated under OCPS Instructional Personnel Evaluation System procedures.

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: 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 stated start date.
Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
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.
Effective, positive interpersonal skills.
Commitment to core 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.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate school-improvement programs.
Manage the classroom and supervise proper care of equipment.
Participate in professional growth activities to acquire 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 students’ 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 as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate job-related information.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal and/or Early Childhood Department.