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Preschool Teacher - VPI - Hening Elementary

General Description

Implements and delivers appropriate early childhood curriculum for the prekindergarten program. Work is performed under general supervision within specific program objectives and policies; employee communicates and coordinates with others to ensure program effectiveness. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.
Essential Job Functions

  • Meets and instructs the students(s) in the locations and at the time designated.
  • Plans and conducts daily activities to develop children intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially, according to individual stages of development; develops daily lesson plans; plans and implements adopted curriculum.
  • Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
  • Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments.
  • Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
  • Demonstrates mastery of content area.
  • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
  • Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
  • Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
  • Consults with teachers, administrators and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress. Observes students in regular classroom setting.
  • Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
  • Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies, including a variety of instructional media.
  • Evaluates and records student progress.
  • Plans and executes parent/family activities, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops and home visits as necessary and appropriate.
  • Plans and directs activities for the paraprofessional.
  • Screens students and meets with students to determine eligibility.
  • Communicates with parents/families on a regular basis through phone calls, newsletters and parent workshops.
  • Maintains required Title I records for state monitoring.
  • Collaborates with VPI (+), Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education staff and Instructional Specialists.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education. Working knowledge: of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction; and of Title I requirements and other local, state and federal requirements. Demonstrated ability: to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff to implement programs; to work independently with limited supervision, including high pressure and difficult situations; to work cooperatively with the Title I Specialist, building administrators and other preschool programs within CCPS; to develop instructional goals; to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning; in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with endorsement in PK-3 or PK-6 and have three to five years successful teaching experience.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test


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