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Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Location:
Richmond, VA
Description:
Summary Monday -Friday, 8:15 am ? 2:00 pm 2024-2025 School Year, beginning August 26, 2024 The Junior Kindergarten Teacher is responsible for providing instruction and nurturing for a class of pre-kindergarten students. The Lead Teacher is responsible to the Director for providing instruction and nurturing for a class of pre?elementary children and for supervising the activities of individuals assigned as assistant teachers or volunteers. Duties PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Teach the assigned children by preparing and implementing lesson plans. 2. Record on-going observations of each child?s development (physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and aesthetic) in the natural classroom setting. 3. Conduct formal, written assessments of children?s developmental progress that are age-appropriate and based on developmental norms. They shall be made periodically using classroom observations.4. Conduct the class in accordance with the goals of the School. 5. Assist in such routines as dismissal and maintenance of the classroom. 6. Participate in 16 paid hours of professional development activities in the field of early childhood education each school year. 7. Participate in staff planning days and staff meetings. 8. Participate in special events sponsored by the School. 9. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be designated from time to time by the Director. 10. Participate in setting individual goals for the year and discuss these with the Director. Church/School Relations 1. Maintain contact with the Sunday School teachers who share classroom space to coordinate the use of space and equipment. 2. Maintain church property in good condition and report needed repairs to the Director. Instruction 1. Prepare lesson plans, and post plans on the classroom wall making them visible to parents. 2. Lesson plans must be flexible and adjusted to meet the developmental needs and interests of the children. 3. Each planned activity has a written objective/purpose. 4. Each lesson plan has a written evaluation.5. Classroom practices accurately reflect the program philosophy. 6. Serve as mentor and guide to Assistant Teacher and parent volunteers. Observations and Assessment 1. Conduct on-going observations in the natural classroom setting. 2. Conduct observations in all areas of development . . . physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and aesthetic. 3. Use classroom observations in the formal assessment process. 4. Conduct assessments are age-appropriate and based on developmental norms. Parents 1. Maintain open communication with parents of assigned children. 2. Provide parents with a typed classroom newsletter once a week. Call parents if necessary to discuss an occurrence during the day. Send personal notes occasionally to each family. 3. Conduct formal parent/teacher conferences, as scheduled. 4. Guide the involvement of the Room Parent/Advisory Committee representative. Requirements The Lead Teacher must have a college degree, CDA and/ or extended job experience in early childhood education. Teachers who have experience, but do not have a degree in Early Childhood Education will be encouraged to pursue the CDA Credential or Early Childhood certification. Nice To Haves Experience working with preschoolers is preferred. Benefits N/A About Us Reveille Weekday School is a half-day faith-based early childhood program where the foundations of learning are established and nurtured. Reveille United Methodist Church began ministering to young families through the Reveille Weekday School in 1966. In the heart of the Near West End, many families walk or bike to school, but we also attract families throughout Richmond and the surrounding counties. The school enjoys many traditions dating back decades, including our Thanksgiving pie baking event, which started in 1969, and remains a pillar of our fall schedule today.Our program serves children ages 12 months through Junior Kindergarten and uses a state-vetted curriculum that focuses on student and teacher interactions as well as developmental learning objectives. Teachers complete informal and formal assessments annually, and portfolios are kept along with anecdotal notes for each child in all toddler and preschool classes. Reveille Weekday School has a long history of attracting talented teachers and staff, as well as loving families. Almost three-quarters of our staff have either children or grandchildren (or both) who attended Reveille Weekday School, and some of our current students are second-generation families. The Reveille Weekday School staff seeks to exemplify God?s love by providing care and by showing respect for each child as a unique and valued person.
Education/experience:
None, Less Than 1 Year
Company:
Reveille Weekday School
Posted:
May 20 on acquire4hire
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