Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher 

Position Purpose 
Responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing a high-quality early childhood education program that promotes school readiness for preschool-aged children. The teacher creates a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Early Learning Standards, and district policies. 
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive instruction aligned with the Kansas Early Learning Standards and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Establish and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports positive behavior and active learning.
• Conduct ongoing child assessments and use data to individualize instruction and support school readiness goals.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including lesson plans, attendance, assessments, and required Head Start records.
• Build strong, respectful partnerships with families, including regular communication, parent conferences, adn family engagement activities.
• Collaborate with student assistant team members, specialists, and support staff to meet the individualized needs of students, including children with disabilities.
• Support children's health, nutrition, and safety in coordination with Head Start requirements and district procedures.
• Participate in required professional development, staff meetings, and program planning activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state, and district regulations, including mandated reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by building Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, or Superintendent. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  • Best practices in preschool-level instruction, assessment, and classroom management.
  • State and district academic standards, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials.
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities of educators, including confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student safety protocols.
• Skills in:
  • Planning and delivering engaging, standards-based lessons.
  • Creating a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
  • Communicating effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators.
  • Collaborating with instructional teams and support staff to meet student needs.
• Ability to:
  • Adapt instruction materials to meet the varying needs and interests of students.
  • Maintain patience, flexibility, and professionalism under pressure.
  • Remain current with educational research, trends, and innovations.
  • Uphold professional integrity and model ethical behavior.

Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed primarily in a classroom setting with occasional outdoor supervision.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Ability to use computers, interactive boards, and other instructional equipment for extended periods.
• May be required to attend evening functions, professional development sessions, and district training.

Qualifications & Skills:

• State of Kansas Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.
• Valid Kansas Emergency Substitute Teaching License and enrollment in an accredited TAP program (in lieu of Kansas Teaching License).
• State of Kansas Certification in appropriate grade level.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus. 
   

FLSA Status: Exempt