OSBORN SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Job Title:  Community Preschool Instructor

Salary Grade: Grade 14

Work Year:    Teacher Days 

FLSA: Non-exempt

 

SUMMARY:  Plan, develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool children.  Enable the student to experience activities which will promote social, emotional, cognitive and academic growth.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.  Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed.  In other cases related duties may also be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

 

• Plan and facilitate early childhood experiences which are comprehensive and culturally appropriate using established curriculum
• Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans in accordance with the prescribed curriculum
• Administer formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress; record assessment information in accordance with reporting standards
• Demonstrate appropriate interaction with students with warmth and caring through positive behavior interventions
• Provide constant supervision during all activities including instructional activities, meal time, hand washing, teeth brushing and playground activities
• Continue professional development by taking academic coursework and training directly related to the requirements of the position
• Maintain open and on-going communication with families and staff

 

Knowledge of: 

• Early childhood education issues, policies and practices including Arizona Child Care Licensing, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Quality First
• Effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Preschool curriculum and assessment

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum of Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood with a readiness to continue onto a BA degree and ECE Certification

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Card
• Tdap/MMR immunization Certificate
• TB Screening
• Bi-lingual/bi-literate skills preferred (English-Spanish)
• Participates in professional development trainings