Teacher's Position Summary: A teacher is responsible for the care and education of children as part of a teaching team. Each teacher functions as the class leader and/or co-teacher. The teacher plans and implements the curriculum while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Consistently following Little Lights Preschool curriculum is REQUIRED. With active participation of other members of the teaching team, the teacher works with parents and assesses the needs of individual children. A teacher reports to and is supervised by the Preschool Director. This is a nonexempt hourly part time position. ALL LLP STAFF RECEIVES 40% OFF TUITION IF YOU HAVE A CHILD ATTENDING Classroom and learning -Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, visual and performing arts standards of the California Learning Foundation -Develop age appropriate lesson plans for the class -Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development -Plan and implement activities that promote the acquisition of math and science -Model and teach God’s love for each child through stories, songs, activities, and grace before meals -Plan and implement activities that develop social skills -Establish classroom routines with smooth transition periods -Communicate with children at their developmental level -Encourage children to be independent -Must be in charge of each classroom and may not leave children under any circumstance without arranging for backup by another teacher or director Health and Safety -Give full attention to the students and be responsible for the safety and well being of each child -Know how to assess and when to exclude an ill child from the rest of the class -Participate in the care and cleaning of classrooms including toys, furniture and equipment -Administer first aid as needed and report incidents to the director immediately Relationship with families -Promote communication with parents through weekly program notes and semiannual parent/teacher conferences -Relate assessment information to parents and offer support for dealing with children at different developmental stages -Work with family and director as a team to develop an individual plan to support the child’s inclusion and success when the child has serious or challenging behaviors -Encourage parents to participate in the program Administrative and professional -Maintain weekly written lesson plans. Lesson plans are to be posted in the room and a copy given to the director Ensure program supplies and materials needed are available prior to implementing activities -Coordinate and help supervise assistants and volunteers working in the classroom -Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis -Use results of assessment to plan activities according to the California Learning Foundation guidelines -Support the Little Lights philosophy and educational objectives -Support the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement -Attend preschool staff meetings, workshops, program functions and in-service training -Support and promote child, family and staff confidentiality Inform director immediately of any unreasonable behavior, parent complaint, or a problem that should be handled by the director in the best interest of the program -Be at work on time according to the schedule -Keep personal appearance neat and appropriate for a preschool work setting -Respond to inquiries about the program when the director is absent -Assist in preparing and organizing special events such as open house, graduation, holiday and church events -Other duties as assigned by the director