Preschool Teacher

Albany County School District 1•Laramie, WY

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate instruction to preschool students, supporting growth in cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development in alignment with District curriculum and early childhood standards.

Requirements

Ability to use effective communication skills
Strong knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and child development
Understanding of education law and regulations
Ability to use time effectively
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain positive and collaborative relationships with staff and families
Knowledge of developmental milestones in young children
Ability to manage a classroom using developmentally appropriate practices
Ability to observe, assess, and respond to student needs
Ability to support social-emotional development
Bachelor's Degree
Certification from Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement in Early Childhood (Birth–Age 5) or Early Childhood (Birth–Age 8)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with preschool or early childhood students is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and prepares developmentally appropriate classroom instruction.
Has and maintains knowledge of early childhood education and child development (birth through age 8) and teaches to District objectives and/or student IEP’s.
Personalizes instruction to account for individual developmental levels, learning styles, and student needs.
Provides instruction using a variety of developmentally appropriate techniques, including play-based learning, hands-on activities, and structured learning experiences.
Utilizes appropriate early childhood assessment strategies to monitor developmental progress and learning.
Provides equity in the classroom by providing equal opportunity for students regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, background, and abilities.
Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with students and parents/guardians.
Supports student social-emotional development, including self-regulation, peer interaction, and independence.
Manages student behavior using developmentally appropriate behavior support strategies.
Organizes the classroom to promote learning, exploration, and student safety, and ensures classroom equipment is used in a safe manner.
Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips.
Collaborates with special education staff, therapists, and other service providers to support students with identified needs.
Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, taskforces, in-depth studies, or councils).
Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
Other duties as assigned.