Preschool Teacher -Family Resource Center

Pittsburg•Pittsburg, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Resource Center, Inc. / Greenbush is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher. This is a ten-month position responsible for all activities conducted in the preschool unit, including programming, curriculum planning, child assessments/developmental checklists, staffing, cleaning, food service, toileting, and communications to parents, center staff, and unit staff. This position reports from August 1 to May 31.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in early childhood education, special education, or elementary education degree with early childhood endorsement.
Valid Kansas Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance of the established unit policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, and infection control standards.
Create and implement daily/weekly/monthly lesson plans using the curriculum provided.
Complete child assessments as needed and developmental checklists quarterly.
Complete various unit forms, records, and MTSS in a timely manner.
Create and maintain up-to-date child portfolio files for each child in class.
Schedule and complete quarterly Parent/Teacher conferences (2 face-to-face conferences and 2 written conferences/updates).
Assist in the inventory of all needed supplies regularly.
Act as a receptionist when receiving visitors to the unit.
Receive and dispatch unit communications to pertinent personnel.
Participate in designated educational programs, staff training/in-service, and meetings.
Assist with care and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Assist in the maintenance of unit records, reports, and files as required.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of fire, disaster, infection control, and safety procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of children’s information and knowledge about other employees gained through their positions.
Assist in planning and attending 2 Family Nights during the school year.
Adhere to all center policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
Become familiar with NAEYC Standards and implement them in the classroom.
Be consistently on time and ready to work at the start of the shift.
Demonstrate dependability on the job by adhering to attendance standards.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Support the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (SEKESC) mission, goals, and objectives.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to produce excellent work as requested by the executive team.
Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
Complete all assignments in a time-sensitive manner as determined by Executive Director/Supervisor.
Meet all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee.