Pre-K Teacher (2025-2026) presso Alamance-Burlington Schools

POSITION PURPOSE:  

Under general supervision, creates an inviting, learning environment that fosters children's personal growth; nurtures the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for future school success; builds strong ties between home and school; and establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to present material to individuals and groups of people.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and files.
• Ability to type accurately at a moderate rate.
• Ability to use common spreadsheet, word processing, and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work alone, focused on completing assigned duties daily, and whenever other areas need immediate short-term assistance.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• BS in Birth to Kindergarten.  Must be B-K licensed in North Carolina.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.
• Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals.
• Provides appropriate materials and experiences that address each student's social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Enriches the educational program by participating in local field trips and encouraging classroom visits from various schools and community members.
• Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies.
• Provides a child-centered environment which has attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
• Plans and coordinates the work of the teacher assistant, parents, and classroom volunteers in daily activities and/or special events.
• Develops activities which promote strong home/school relations.
• Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, home visits, journals, phone calls, etc.
• Works closely with other community agencies to provide additional support to students.
• Assists with screening students for possible Pre-K participation/enrollment.
• Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.