Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job DescriptionJob Description

A teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

• A teacher must meet the following qualifications:
• must be 18 years of age or older;
• must submit to a background check and drug screen;
• must be able to bend and lift;
• must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
• must be able to work 9:00A - 6:00P Monday through Friday
• have the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;
• have the ability to interact closely with children at their level;
• have the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
• have the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting;
• have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents

Educational Qualifications

• All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria:
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.

A teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
• Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence

• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
• Create a print-rich environment
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
• Integrate Enrichment Programs into lesson plans

Establish positive and effective family relations

• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

• Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
• Build teamwork
• Develop lesson plans
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
• Perform child observations and document

Maintain professional commitment

• Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

 

 

Company DescriptionOur vision is to create an inclusive and loving environment where children and teachers are empowered to continuously develop and grow into their best selves.Company DescriptionOur vision is to create an inclusive and loving environment where children and teachers are empowered to continuously develop and grow into their best selves.

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