Teacher.PreK

Metro Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

7h • $53,610 • Onsite

About The Position

Instructs students individually and in groups, using multiple teaching methods. Interacts with students to facilitate cognitive and social-emotional learning, including pre-academic skills in literacy and math, self-regulation and positive interactions with peers and adults. Observes, records and administers informal and formal assessments to detect progress or gaps in children's healthy growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In education, early elementary or other related field of study Required
• Teaching Certification/License Current Tennessee Teaching certificate, or be in an eligible alternative licensure program Required
• Certified in Early Childhood Education Required

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Creates safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environments for students.
• Designs, prepares and continuously adapts, the physical environment of the classroom, including organizational layout (i.e. centers) and materials to meet the interests, strengths and needs of the students.
• Plans daily lessons to engage students in multiple modes of active, hands-on learning, including whole-group, small-group, pairing and individual activities. Adapts teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Establishes meaningful relationships with students, and models positive social interactions.
• Creates strong community of learners by establishing and reinforcing rules for behavior and procedures. Engages students in caring for the physical classroom, themselves and each other.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and activities with students, families, colleagues and administrators.
• Implements developmentally-appropriate early childhood assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identify gaps in learning. Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and adjust instructional practices.
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development and professional learning activities with colleagues, coaches, administrators, and researchers.
• Collaborates with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to promote students’ academic and social-emotional learning and to resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level