Preschool Designee

Legacy Traditional Schools•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Designee provides a caring, safe, and well-managed environment for children. The role communicates program information to Pre-Kindergarten staff and parents, and covers the daily duties of the Community Education Site Coordinator when that person is absent. The designee helps develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum, prepares and delivers daily lesson plans, adapts classroom activities and materials to support learning goals, and assists students individually or in small groups. The role also supports children during meals, toileting, washing, and cleanup activities; conducts student assessments and parent-teacher conferences; maintains classroom equipment and records; and fosters a secure, nurturing environment and ongoing family communication. The Preschool Designee helps maintain required staff-to-child ratios and ensure staff follow program procedures for health, safety, emergencies, and discipline. The role monitors students in settings such as classrooms and playgrounds, communicates student observations and incidents to appropriate personnel, and provides training and guidance to teacher assistants, interns, substitutes, and volunteers. Duties are typically performed in school and/or office settings throughout the division. The position requires frequent walking, standing, and stooping; lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds; and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, read, hear, speak, and follow oral and written instructions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of childcare experience.
Food Handler’s Card or Certification.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff and identify individual student needs.
Ability to follow lesson plans that meet student needs and school and state requirements.
Ability to use varied teaching strategies and best practices to teach curriculum.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and professional appearance.
Commitment to professional development and improving education provided.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Communicate program matters to Pre-Kindergarten staff and parents.
Cover the daily duties of the Community Education Site Coordinator in their absence.
Follow staff schedules and maintain applicable child-to-staff ratios of 13:1 and/or 15:1 in Pre-Kindergarten.
Ensure staff know lockdown, fire, and discipline procedures and follow health and safety requirements, including medication storage, facility safety, and weather-related precautions.
Manage discipline and bring concerns to the Community Education Site Coordinator and, if needed, the Assistant Principal.
Assist with developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and prepare and deliver daily lesson plans.
Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and learning activities.
Conduct regular student assessments and parent-teacher conferences.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support classroom goals and objectives.
Assist students with lunchtime, toileting, washing, and cleanup activities, modeling appropriate behavior.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and manual and electronic records.
Prepare instructional materials, such as posters, copies, bulletin boards, and newsletters.
Provide nurturing behavior and a comfortable, secure classroom environment.
Report student observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
Maintain ongoing communication with parents and caregivers, encourage parent participation, and support family-school relationships.
Help children transition from home to school, between classrooms, and from preschool to kindergarten.
Monitor students in classrooms, on playgrounds, and in other settings to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
Keep Teacher Assistants updated on classroom and program matters, including meetings, lesson plans, policies, procedures, and training.
Provide functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers assigned to the classroom.