Pre K teacher

Teachers promote the value of equity through culturally responsive teaching and meet

any special needs of children in an inclusive classroom setting.

Job Duties

● Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create,

explore and make decisions with confidence.

● Supportive interactions with children that express verbal recognition and

acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's

behavior.

● Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of

the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.

● Understands and observes all rules and regulations for local and state regulatory

agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children, including

○ required annual professional development hours on the topics specified,

○ Maintaining CPR and First Aid certification

○ Childcare Minimum Standards,

○ NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice

○ NAEYC Code of Ethics

○ Texas Rising Star

● Assesses each child's developmental progress and needs on an ongoing basis.

● Sets an example for children with an attitude of positive communication,

problem solving, openness, patience, and firmness.

● Lives the Open Door values of Equity, Village, Child-led and Play to ensure that

the classroom and school atmosphere is one of welcome and support to all

children and families.

● Maintain direct communication daily with parents and families to provide

updates in person, via class newsletters and electronically through Brightwheel.

● Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance

with emergent curriculum practices, including activities that promote gross + fine

motor development, cognitive, social and emotional development, and

multi-cultural experiences.

● Conducts regular parent-teacher conferences and utilizes Teaching Strategies

Gold assessment on specific developmental skills and goals.

● Collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.

● Maintain accurate documentation related to classroom activities, including

accident reports and emergency forms.

● Attends required staff meetings and training days.

● Participate in and support program activities, community initiatives and

fundraising events as needed.

● Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

● Evenings and weekends as needed.

● Must be able to lift up to 40-50 pounds, including children and educational

equipment.

Required Qualifications

● High School diploma

● CPR + First Aid childcare experience.

● Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children

● Demonstrated highly effective organizational, time management, and

multitasking skills.

● Strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and children.

● Ability to meet any special needs of children in care including placements,

therapeutic exercises, and meetings with parents and therapists as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

● Associate's degree

● Child Development Associate Certification

● College credits in early childhood development and at least one year of prior

child care experience.

● Experience serving children with special needs.