Bilingual Pre-K Teacher

Job Goal

Candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to educational, social, and physical development of students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students’ abilities.

Qualifications/Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Teaching Certificate (preferred)
• 2+ Years of experience (preferred)
• Bilingual - Spanish

Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles
• Knowledge of subject matter
• Knowledge of state, local, and federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students
• Strong understanding of social and emotional needs, development and learning
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom culture which supports the learning of all students
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media
• Ability to work with others as a team
• Ability to organize and maintain records
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Ability to evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using such methods as oral presentation, demonstration, discussion of homework assignments, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, and games
• Plan lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams
• Facilitate learning in the classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs)
• Evaluate student performance
• Maintain records and document student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports)
• Perform all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required (e.g., early childhood, language, music, physical education, vocational training, safety, and career education)
• Maintain contact with parents in regard to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings
• Maintain professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced teachers
• Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities)
• Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., copy materials, set up audio visual equipment, arrange lab materials)
• Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities)
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit its’ support in realizing the school’s mission

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment
• Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling)
• Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 – 40 lbs.)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (actual salary is dependent on qualifications)
• Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life

Additional Information

• This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
• The office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, the Chief Academic Officer from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings according to demands of the role and tasks.
• In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration).
• All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.