ECS Head Teacher, Preschool - Bilingual Spanish DWES SY 24/25 - Cave Creek Unified School District
Cave Creek, AZ
About the Job
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: FLSA: EXEMPT
Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. To teach and supervise a preschool and/or extended kindergarten class; to set the tone of the class; and to establish developmentally appropriate curriculum.
MAJOR TASKS:
- Designs and maintains the physical environment to include the following:
. a variety of interest centers;
. a clean, safe environment;
. daily sign-in sheets, and parent bulletin board; and
. developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
- Creates and maintains an interpersonal environment that:
. provides warmth and affection to all children equally;
. fosters self-esteem, respect for others, and independence; and
. provides for individual differences and abilities. - Plans and carries out daily activities that:
. are appropriate to the philosophy of the school;
. are developmentally appropriate to the individual children of the class;
. are posted in weekly lesson plan for parents to view; and
. provide for parental involvement in the classroom. - Keeps written records of the following:
. class goals of the year;
. parent/teacher conferences conducted during the year (at least one a year); &
. participation in self and school evaluations. - Maintains professional competence through continuing education, staff development, staff meeting attendance, and participation in special school events.
- Writes one newsletter article each month.
- Reports to the Preschool Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training or experience in early childhood education __ BA, AA or CDA preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Exhibit flexibility, creativity and a willingness to learn.
- Spanish Required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have regular and reliable attendance, is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUPERVISION:
Received from: Director of ECS.
Given to: Staff members assigned and volunteers
assigned to program; students.
EVALUATION: At least once annually by the Director of ECS in accordance with the Policy of the Governing Board.