Preschool Associate Teacher II

QUALIFICATIONS: An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in early

childhood education or an associate degree in a field

related to early childhood education and coursework

equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education

with experience teaching preschool-age children or

baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and

coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood

education, with experience teaching pre-school age children.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Head Start Director

JOB GOAL: To create a class environment that focuses on readiness for

learning and personal growth; to establish beneficial and

effective relationships with pupils; to motivate pupils to

begin to develop the necessary skills, attitudes and

knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future

education; to establish good relationships with parents and

other staff members.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved

salary schedules.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Head Start/Preschool Teacher is responsible for following the regulations as noted in the Head Start Performance Standards and Appendix A; and Head Start Component Policies and Procedures.

Organizes, creates and operates the preschool classroom.

Provides parent involvement opportunities and works individually with parents of children on child development and individual child progress; implements a home­based program under the direction of a professional.

Observes and records child behavior; uses appropriate child assessment tools with training; may assist in writing part of a report.

Adapts the learning environment using recommendations from professionals (teacher, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech/language therapist, etc); implements IEP goals under supervision of a professional; participates in the Admissions and Release Committee as the child’s regular teacher.

Directs the activities of instructional assistants in the classroom.

General practices, policies and procedures involved in early childhood education.

Appropriate preschool classroom operation.

Parent education relating to preschool children.

Needs and development of preschool children.

Oral and written communication skills.

Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

Interpersonal skills basic to working with adults and families.

Health and safety rules and regulations related to early childhood settings.

Organizes, creates and operates the preschool classroom with indirect curricular supervision.

Maintains classroom records.

Understands and works within scope of authority.

Performs other related duties as assigned.