Hybrid Teacher - NC Pre-K at Wilson County Schools

Reports To:  Principal

Terms of Employment:  Permanent, 10 Month Position

Nature of Work

The Pre-K teacher will exhibit comprehensive knowledge of typical as well as atypicalpatterns of child development and age appropriate practices.  The teacher will create and adapt environments that are safe, nurturing and cater to best practices in order to meet child care regulations guidelines.  Additionally, Pre-K Teachers will use authentic, ongoing assessments of children’s ability to plan and implement age appropriate activities that are built upon each child’s unique strengths.  Pre-K Teachers are expected to foster relationships with families in order to support children’s development.

Qualifications and Licensure

• All lead teachers must hold or be working toward a North Carolina birth through kindergarten or Preschool Add on Continuing License
• Teachers working toward the required education and licensure shall hold a minimum of a BA/BS degree and the following requirements:
• NC Initial, Provisional, Residency BK License, or
• A North Carolina K-6 license and a provisional Preschool Add-on License, or
• Another North Carolina or other state’s license and a NC Provisional B-K Add-on License, or
• A BA/BS degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, and be eligible for a NC Initial, Provisional, or Alternative pathway license leading to a B-K license 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Models, implements and assesses strategies related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs to enhance educational programming for all learners.
• Follows district guidelines, child care regulations and best practices to ensure a safe and age appropriate environment that promotes learning. 
• Integrates research into the design of best practice.
• Consults with Pre-L Education Specialist, Pre-K Teachers and site Administrators regarding es practices for classroom and building education programs.
• Submits required documents and forms by an established timeline.
• Implements the Pre-K curriculum with fidelity.
• Maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.
• Follows policies, procedures, standards and rules in accordance with federal and state laws, which include, but is not limited to developing and maintaining proper and adequate records and documentation.
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activities.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. 
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting. 
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.  
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and operating machines.  
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. 

Special Requirements (if applicable)

• Pre-K Teachers are expected to foster relationships with families in order to support children’s development.
• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom. 
• General knowledge of student handbook rules.  
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency  
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.  
• Thorough knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.  
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Must be willing and able to learn new skills.  
• Must be patient and kind showing respect for all students regardless of abilities and needs.  
• Must be dependable and prompt.  
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.  
• Ability to display calmness, patience, and firmness in managing problem behavior.  
• Ability to accept and follow the direction of the teacher as well as being a self-starter.  
• Ability to motivate students.  
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.  
• Ability to perform general clerical duties. 
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.  
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.  

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.