VPK - PreK Teacher

Descriptors Position Title: VPK Teacher Department: Program / Building Reports To: Director of Community Education Exempt Status: Exempt Supervisory: No Revision Date: June, 2024

Approval: ___ Approval: __ (Executive Director of Human Resources) (Superintendent) Job Summary Teaches in Early Childhood Education programs and assists with providing culturally inclusive and welcoming environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 10% Program Delivery Communicate with parents, children and staff Provide behavior guidance in a safe age appropriate environment Plan, organize and implement community and family engagement events Schedule and hold conferences Coordinate with the district on community programs 10% Program Support Perform data entry and word processing Prepare electronic correspondences Schedule and conduct program events Set up and take down materials Serve snacks and meals Answer phone calls and respond to questions

10% Day to Day Operations Oversee daily program operations Ensure staff coverage for responsible area Maintain recording keeping system Plan and conduct team meetings; contribute to staff meetings Suggest update to policies Develop, evaluate and update program forms as requested Coordinate communications with other district programs Manage program facilities, supplies and equipment Resolve conflicts between staff and family members Ensure compliance with federal, state and district guidelines Assist in coordinating purchasing and ordering supplies for the program Assist in conducting inventory Develop relationships with schools and district Assist in recruiting program participants Develop program and classroom newsletters Consult with parents, mentors, social workers, teachers and other resources as needed Assist in surveying parents and community Teacher Job Description

VPK Teacher 10% Staff Management Supports assigned personnel Secure coverage for absent staff Train personnel Assign and review work of personnel Assist in determining work schedules Participate in staff interviews Assist in project coordination Assist in evaluating performance Assist in development of training materials

55% Program Development and Instruction with Children Assist in developing skills Plan group activities Instruct programs Conduct assessments for program Provide work direction to other staff Interact with and engage children in learning experiences in all development areas Develop and implement program curriculum Contribute to development of program goals and objectives Monitor and evaluate program Implement program policies and procedures Assist in determining program needs

5% Professional Development Attend meetings, in-services and workshops as required

Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Work Requirements and Characteristics

Education/Certification Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent 4 year degree preferred First Aid and CPR certified or ability to become certified within 60 days of hire

Experience: 1-2 years of supervising children preferred 1-2 years of supervising staff preferred

Essential skills required to perform the work: Basic internet knowledge Intermediate reading and writing skills Ability to communicate effectively Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work in a team environment Ability to related to students Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet skills Ability to provide work direction, training and supervision to other staff

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software Required: Operates office equipment including computer, printer, scanner, calculator, copier, multi-line phone system, facsimile Uses intermediate level general software and district/department software

Physical and Mental Requirements Physical Job Requirements: Position involves periods of standing and walking around Position involves bending and stooping Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity Position involves regulatory lifting up to 10 pounds and frequent lifting up to 35 pounds

Mental Job Requirements: Position requires handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions Position requires exercising confidentiality in handling School District information Position requires flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes at the direction of more than one person

Hazardous Working Conditions: Exposure to body fluids and airborne pathogens Exposure to changing temperature and weather Exposure to noise from students Exposure to students with special needs Potential exposure to emotional outbursts

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.