Preschool or Pre-K Teacher

The Goddard School•Magnolia, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool/Pre-K Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children. The teacher is expected to provide high-quality instruction, implement the school's curriculum, promote kindergarten readiness, support children's social-emotional development, and maintain a well-managed classroom where children feel safe, respected, challenged, and excited to learn. The Preschool/Pre-K Teacher is also an important member of the entire school team and is expected to work cooperatively with administration and other staff to support the overall needs of the school.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements.
Must successfully complete required background checks.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
Must complete all required annual professional development and training.
Must demonstrate strong communication, organization, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
Must be dependable, punctual, patient, energetic, nurturing, and professional.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
CDA, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or other Early Childhood Education credential preferred.
Previous experience working with preschool or Pre-K children preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the school's approved curriculum consistently and effectively.
Prepare and organize daily lessons and learning activities.
Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences appropriate for the children's developmental levels.
Provide learning opportunities in: Early literacy and language development, Letter and sound recognition, Early writing and fine-motor development, Early mathematics and number concepts, Science and discovery, Social studies and community awareness, Art and creativity, Music and movement, Gross-motor development, Social-emotional development, Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Read to children daily and encourage conversation, vocabulary development, and a love of books.
Encourage children to ask questions, explore, experiment, and think independently.
Differentiate activities when necessary to support different developmental abilities and learning styles.
Maintain appropriate expectations for children while recognizing that development varies from child to child.
Help children develop the academic, social, emotional, and independence skills necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Establish and consistently maintain classroom routines and expectations.
Use positive reinforcement, redirection, modeling, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
Help children learn to identify and appropriately express emotions.
Teach children how to resolve conflicts and interact respectfully with peers.
Encourage kindness, cooperation, responsibility, and independence.
Address challenging behaviors calmly and professionally.
Seek assistance from administration when behavioral concerns become persistent or significant.
Actively supervise children at all times.
Know which children are under their supervision.
Maintain required teacher-to-child ratios.
Frequently count children, particularly during transitions.
Position themselves so they can effectively see and supervise the classroom or playground.
Closely supervise children during meals, restroom breaks, playground activities, transitions, and rest periods.
Never leave children unattended.
Immediately address unsafe behavior or environmental hazards.
Follow all school procedures regarding child release and authorized pickup.
Immediately report injuries, incidents, illness, unusual behavior, or safety concerns according to school procedures.
Maintain an organized classroom environment that is clean, organized, inviting, and conducive to learning.
Maintain organized learning centers and classroom materials.
Rotate materials and activities to maintain children's interest.
Display children's work appropriately.
Keep classroom materials accessible and age appropriate.
Clean and sanitize tables, toys, learning materials, and classroom surfaces according to school procedures.
Encourage children to participate in age-appropriate classroom cleanup.
Report broken toys, equipment, or safety concerns immediately.
Prepare the classroom for activities, meals, rest time, and transitions.
Greet parents and children warmly.
Provide appropriate information about the child's day.
Communicate children's accomplishments and positive experiences.
Professionally communicate developmental or behavioral concerns when appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
Never discuss another child, family, or employee with parents.
Direct sensitive, significant, or potentially controversial concerns to administration when appropriate.
Respond professionally to parent questions and concerns.
Complete required classroom documentation accurately and on time.
Regularly observe children's development and use those observations to guide instruction and identify areas where additional support may be beneficial.
Supervise meals and snacks.
Encourage appropriate table manners and independence.
Monitor children for food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Assist children with restroom needs when necessary.
Support toilet-training needs when applicable.
Follow proper handwashing and sanitation procedures.
Supervise rest or quiet time according to classroom schedules.
Work cooperatively with co-teachers, Assistant Teachers, Floaters, administration, and other school employees.
Communicate respectfully with coworkers.
Help maintain a positive workplace environment.
Assist other classrooms when reasonably needed.
Participate in school celebrations, parties, special programs, graduation activities, and family events.
Attend required staff meetings, professional development, and training.
Assist with arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other school-wide responsibilities when assigned.
Help maintain common areas and the overall appearance of the school.
Perform other reasonable school-related duties assigned by administration.
Demonstrate professionalism at all times.
Report to work on time and maintain dependable attendance.
Follow the school's dress code and appearance standards.
Maintain appropriate language and behavior around children.
Treat coworkers, families, administrators, and children respectfully.
Accept constructive feedback professionally.
Follow administrative directions and school policies.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families.
Keep confidential information private.
Avoid gossip, workplace conflict, and inappropriate discussions in front of children or families.
Maintain a calm and professional demeanor during stressful situations.
Limit personal phone use according to school policy and ensure it never interferes with active supervision, classroom engagement, or job responsibilities.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Sit on the floor and interact with children at their level.
Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, and move throughout the classroom.
Safely supervise children indoors and outdoors.
Lift and carry children or classroom materials when necessary.
Respond quickly to emergencies or situations involving children's safety.
Arrive on time and be ready to begin work at their scheduled start time.
Follow school procedures for reporting absences or tardiness.
Maintain dependable attendance.
Understand that frequent absences or tardiness affect children, coworkers, classroom ratios, and overall school operations.
Actively teach, engage, observe, encourage, communicate, and build relationships throughout the day.