Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Snow Hill Elementary School is seeking passionate, professional, and positive educators to join their faculty. This Pre-Kindergarten Teacher role is responsible for implementing the pre-kindergarten program and creating a learning environment that fosters student growth. The ideal candidate will help students develop essential communication abilities, attitudes, skills, and knowledge to build a strong foundation for future academic success. The school offers a nurturing, family-centered atmosphere with strong parent involvement and a supportive staff dedicated to professional growth and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Valid State of Tennessee teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other educators and staff
• Understanding of various instructional strategies
• Knowledge of formative and summative assessment methods
• Capability to identify issues and implement appropriate solutions

Nice To Haves

• Positive, professional, and passionate about developing well-rounded students
• Strong sense of purpose in educating children
• Clear, standards-driven instruction
• Comfortable with transparency regarding teaching practice, instruction, and data
• Demonstrates creativity, a growth-mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate licensure and provides required documentation.
• Adheres to Tennessee State Board of Education rules, Voluntary Pre-K Scope of Services, and the Hamilton County Department of Education Pre-K Handbook.
• Follows the assigned curriculum and pacing guide.
• Ensures students are signed in and out daily.
• Provides learning experiences in various subjects suitable for pre-kindergarten students.
• Develops and uses appropriate instructional materials.
• Supervises students during mealtimes, snack times, and throughout the school day.
• Develops students' awareness of their self-worth and role in the community.
• Encourages creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play.
• Provides individual and small group instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Works with support personnel and agencies to promote student goals.
• Enriches the educational program through field trips and classroom visits.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks, checks students for illness, and administers basic first aid.
• Administers pre-k assessments and monitors student progress, providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Develops parent activities to promote involvement in educational activities.
• Communicates regularly with parents through meetings, newsletters, and home visits.
• Establishes and reinforces acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Cooperates with staff to assess and help students with problems.
• Creates an effective learning environment with appropriate displays and exhibits.
• Participates in faculty meetings, professional development, and conferences.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Implements district, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Maintains classroom order and administers discipline as necessary.
• Manages student conduct in accordance with guidelines.
• Consults with professionals regarding learning disabilities and coordinates intervention decisions with parents.
• Maintains mandated reporting responsibilities for suspected abuse or neglect.
• Documents student performance for instructional continuity.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding potential problems.
• Shares responsibility for monitoring various school areas and activities.
• Maintains records of academic performance, attendance, interventions, and social acclimation.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences.
• Plans and coordinates events, field trips, and community activities.
• Complies with accounting and financial policies.
• Provides general physical assistance to students with disabilities, including toileting and feeding.
• Collaborates with teams to plan instruction, assess progress, and support IEP and 504 plan implementation.
• Responds to emergencies and ensures student safety.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Follows procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Attends work and arrives on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaboration
• Coaching support
• Positive, joyful atmosphere
• Differentiated Compensation Plan may apply for designated schools and hard-to-staff positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level