Preschool Instructor

Isaac Elementary School District #5 • Phoenix, AZ

40d

About The Position

To provide preschool program to prepare 3 and 4 year old children to enter kindergarten.

Requirements

• Knowledge of district educational policies, regulations and rules.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and rules.
• Knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.
• Skill in assessing readiness for kindergarten.
• Skill in meeting educational needs of preschool age children and their parents.
• Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in translating and interpreting.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and three (3) years experience with young children OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide required knowledge and skills.
• In 2009, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with AZ Early Childhood Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct classroom instruction to preschool aged children.
• Develops and implements curriculum, involves families in the assessment and goal setting process and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Prepares classroom for daily planned activities. Gathers necessary materials and supplies.
• Creates lesson plans, maintains attendance records, charts observation notes and enters into the computer.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher aides, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Cleans and maintains classroom materials.
• Plans and conducts staff development activities and regular meetings.
• Conducts pre and post year screenings on all enrolled children.
• Conducts home visits, and parent teacher conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree