Preschool Teacher

Kids Unlimited is expanding and actively looking for a preschool teacher with a desire to better our community!

These unique positions allow for you to work with a diverse community of children, parents, and fellow teachers!

$49,560 - 54,681 to start DOE

Full time with full benefits package including 90% employer paid family health coverage!

Kids Unlimited was founded in 1998 as a grassroots pilot program at a low income elementary school to do one thing, empower kids to believe. The belief that all kids, despite their backgrounds and economic limitations deserved accessibility to opportunities. Driven by the belief that through education, we could empower children and their families, Kids Unlimited became a conduit to hope and today our mission has become a community norm.

JOB SUMMARY

The Preschool Teacher develops strong nurturing relationships with children and provides them with a developmentally appropriate learning environment, with meaningful experiences in preparation for a successful kindergarten experience. Preschool Teachers develop quality partnerships with families and encourage family engagement in their child's learning. The Preschool Teachers are committed to improve his/her own competence through ongoing academic and practical training as assigned by the Preschool Supervisor. The Preschool Teacher represents the Kids Unlimited program modeling a positive approach to our mission.

CHILD EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM

Primary teacher in one of the preschool classrooms and works directly with children individually, in small and large groups.
Provide for the children's safety, guidance, and educational development;
Plan and conduct educational program that best characterizes developmentally appropriate practice in the Early Childhood Education field;
Individualize children's education program;
Use the assessment information to individualize the curriculum to build on each child's prior knowledge and experiences and to provide curriculum experience that support learning and development;
Be familiar with and implement the Curriculum Guidelines;
Be responsible for the development of guidance plans and support implementation and monitor those plans for all identified children in your classroom;
Apply for all children the principles of diversity, equity and racial justice. Applies, to the extent possible, principles of least restrictive environment for children with disabilities.

OBSERVATIONS, SCREENING & RECORD KEEPING

The Preschool Teacher conducts developmental screening and assessments. He/She/They also ensures child observations are objective and data entry is taking place accurately.
Complete and submit within the required deadlines;
Take accurate, objective and complete observations daily;
Enter observation data into the data management systems in a timely manner;
Maintain accurate and timely written and electronic records;
Complete data entry of records in required data base systems within required timeframes/deadlines.

PARENT PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND DEBRIEFINGS

The Preschool Teacher develops partnerships with parents regarding their child/children's education. He/She/They facilitates open communication with staff as well as parents to promote group problem solving.
Conduct and document family conferences/home visits which are designed to strengthen parent engagement. Incorporate this information into child assessment and curriculum planning;
Participate in parent activities, i.e., parent meeting, family days, etc.;
Provide brief informal training at parent meetings as assigned;
Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Valid TSPC license or BA/BS in related field strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum one-year teaching young children age birth to 8 years, preschool age specific preferred; experience mentoring, coaching, and leading others in the ECE field, direct staff supervision responsibilities preferred.
Language: Bi-lingual strongly preferred. Bilingual Preschool Teacher must possess language proficiency to facilitate interpretation of data in all forms and the ability to provide accurate information to children, families, and the public who require interpreting assistance.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 lbs. 10 feet. Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for up to 8 hours per day. Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties. Enough manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON:

Pre-employment screenings as required by Kids Unlimited and position (may include, but is not limited to drug screening, background screening, fingerprinting)

Job Type: Full-time