PreKindergarten

Company: Carroll Community School
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS: Current and Valid Iowa Teaching License, K-6 or PK-3 Teacher Elementary Classroom, PK-K Early Childhood Special Education (preferred)REPORTS TO: Building AdministratorCONSULTS WITH: 1. Teachers 2. Students 3. AdministrationPOSITION GOAL: To provide a bridge between preschool and traditional kindergarten, providing students time to build the necessary social and academic skills for success throughout their school experience.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements the mission, goals, objectives, policies, and course of study of the district. Provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students to assist them in transitioning to kindergarten. Adapts and modifies the kindergarten curriculum by developing lesson plans, instructional materials, and teaching methods to meet the needs of the TK students. Maintains appropriate standards of classroom behavior, using behavioral management techniques and strategies that promote citizenship and socially positive outcomes in students; establishes a climate that promotes fairness and respect; plans and implements classroom procedures and routines that support student learning. Plans, develops, and utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies appropriate to the instructional level of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Delivers instruction in a variety of ways and modalities, including whole-class, individual and small group settings, in order to adapt learning to the needs of students of varying interests and abilities. Collaborates with colleagues to plan and deliver articulated and consistent curriculum that promotes evidence-based student learning; confers with kindergarten teachers regarding the transition of TK students to kindergarten. Collaborates with special education teachers and other personnel to provide appropriate instructional programs and modifications for special needs students based on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records; communicates, counsels, and collaborates with school personnel, parents, and school support staff about student performance. Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student progress and interpret the school program. Administers, analyzes, reports, and utilizes student assessments as prescribed by the district to provide an appropriate instructional program for all students. Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, classroom volunteers, if applicable. Selects and requisitions instructional materials to support student learning and instructs students in the proper use and care of these materials; maintains an inventory of materials. Participates in curriculum development programs with the school of assignment and participates on school committees. Maintains professional competence through continuing education activities provided by the district, and/or professional learning communities. Other duties as assigned by Administration. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary will be in accordance with provisions of the Negotiated Agreement. Work year will be established by the Board with respect to job duties.EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Negotiated Agreement and Board Policy.Carroll Community School Associated topics: baby, child, child care, daycare teachers, early, infant, nursery education, pre kindergarten, preschool teacher, toddler

Keywords: Carroll Community School, Sioux City , PreKindergarten, Other , Sioux City, Iowa