2026 - 2027 Early Childhood Education Teacher

Reports to: Building Administrator • FLSA Status: Exempt • Work Days: 181 • FTE: 100%

About the Role

Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences in pre-reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a kindergarten.
• Treats pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss individual pupil's progress and interprets the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff, and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establishes rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Supervises and monitors students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, which may include but is not limited to cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, and hallway monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, an alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. Eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform required duties.
• Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Some stooping, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment

Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.