Preschool Instructor - Open Classroom
Company: Salt Lake City School District
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Pre K Instructor - Open Classroom
Contract (181 Day Calendar)
FTE: 1.0
Anticipated Start: August 24, 2023
Priority Screen Date: July 31, 2023
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This position is benefits eligible
Starting wage: $21.00 per hour (86-T)
Two (2) Positions Availazble
Purpose Statement
The Preschool Instructor teaches and supervises preschool students,
ensuring compliance with program requirements, assisting with
parent education programs, and coordinating communications with
parents.
This position reports to the Principal.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree OR Child Development Certificate
- Ability to pass a fingerprint and criminal background
check
- CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Knowledgeable of Pre-K classroom teaching and management
skills, age appropriate activities, stages of child development,
Individual Education Plans (IEP) and concepts of learning.
- Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and
interpret English written and verbal communications
- Ability to operate standard office equipment; phone, copy and
fax machines etc. Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood
development or related field strongly preferred. Essential
Functions
- Assess student learning, participation and/or skills for the
purpose of providing quality, age-appropriate instruction.
- Supervise academic enrichment activities (e.g. class
activities, field trips, visits by guests, etc.) guiding students
in learning from those enhancements.
- Prepare teaching materials and related reports, document
student progress (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) and
implement lesson plans.
- Provide for the individual needs of students (e.g. assistive
devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities,
etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program.
- Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning
environment, and report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child
abuse, neglect, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to ensure
compliance with administrative, school polices, state and federal
law.
- Collaborate with school personnel and parents to improve the
quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum,
convey information on student progress and encouraging parental
involvement.
- Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling,
copying, data recording, etc.) to support the administrator
- Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of
people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive
working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, as assigned for
the purpose of conveying and/or or gathering information required
to perform functions.
- Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other
work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
- Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent
interruptions, as required.
- Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and
verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation;
listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally
or in writing.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job
requirements efficiently and effectively.
- As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to
40 pounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions
require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying,
pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or
crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job
requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. This job is
performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Keywords: Salt Lake City School District, Salt Lake City , Preschool Instructor - Open Classroom, Education / Teaching , Salt Lake City, Utah
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