Thornton Creek Elementary - Preschool Teacher - 1.0 FTE

About the Role

Under the general direction of the building principal or the early learning program manager, and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel, you will arrange and foster a developmentally appropriate and effective learning environment. This includes using designated curriculum and embedded or identified assessments to choose appropriate learning materials, planning developmentally appropriate individualized lessons, establishing learning objectives and standards based upon District guidelines, providing instruction, counseling, disciplining, and supervising to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluating student performance and progress.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning, development, and culture of enrolled children; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs, including opportunities to work in small and large groups; prepares developmentally appropriate lesson plans for both typically developing and special needs or at-risk children. (25% of time)
• Uses necessary and developmentally appropriate instructional methods and materials which are age-appropriate for students and align learning activities with program expectations; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues professional growth through studies, implementing newly learned skills and instructional practices. (25% of time)
• Establishes classroom goals and objectives in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians. (20% of time)
• Creates, establishes, and implements age-appropriate classroom policies and procedures governing behavior and conduct in a positive and supportive manner; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to support children in developing self-direction and control; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate. (10% of time)
• Uses assessment to gather data and interprets data to inform planning and student progress; writes and submits reports for administrative purposes. (5% of time)
• Confers and builds relationships with parents or guardians and other staff, maintaining an open and positive relationship to support student achievement. (5% of time)
• Directs the activities of assigned personnel. (5% of time)
• Attends or participates in required staff meetings, professional development, and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal. Serves on staff committees as required. (5% of time)
• Participates in activities to enhance personal and professional skills. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or eligible educational equivalent based on classroom model, including knowledge of early learning and development.
• Academic preparation or professional experience with children from birth through 3rd grade.
• Experience teaching culturally, racially, and economically diverse young children (PreK) in an urban school system.
• Experience providing PreK-3rd grade instruction, working with English language learners and bilingual students, and assisting them in transitioning into regular classrooms.
• Experience building relationships with families and participating in family engagement activities to increase involvement.
• Criminal justice fingerprinting and background check clearance.

Benefits

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Pay

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