Pre-K Teacher Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible learners.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus benefit package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. FLSA: EXEMPT.

Salary Range: $

TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum (some graduate work preferred) in Elementary or Early Childhood Education.

• Must have a current Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education P-4 or Early Childhood Education (must include Preschool).

• Knowledge of and interest in learning instructional practices for young children with sensitivity to individual needs and cultural differences.

• The ability to apply current educational theory and practice; of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and gender differences; and the principles of child growth and development when working with students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff.

• Willingness to complete required ABC trainings and participate in on-going staff development and coaching.

• Commitment to staff development and to apply new techniques in the classroom.

• The ability and willingness to construct hands-on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.