(5) Preschool Teacher

Description

Family Development Services' full time Preschool Teacher will plan and implement developmentally and age-appropriate classroom activities for young children that will improve their literacy, numeric, language, cognitive, fine and gross motor skills; improve positive attitudes toward learning, social behavior and emotional well-being as well as their physical health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment that encourages child autonomy, cultural expression, and developmental growth.
• Implement engaging, multi-modal activities that support concept development, reasoning, and continuous feedback to maximize learning time.
• Use proactive behavior strategies with clear expectations, redirection, and classroom management aligned with Head Start standards.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized classroom through daily health checks, hygiene practices, and supervision in all environments.
• Deliver Head Start curriculum with fidelity through structured lesson plans, routines, and individualized instruction based on assessment data.
• Conduct ongoing child assessments, maintain documentation, and meet CLASS benchmarks for instructional quality and classroom interactions.
• Strengthen family engagement through home visits, conferences, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with family services staff.
• Support experiential learning through supervised field trips and outdoor activities.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, and self-assessment for continuous improvement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Frequent typing, data entry, and close visual work.
• Respond quickly to children’s needs and emergencies.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education -OR- state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children-OR- BA/BS in related fields with at least fifteen college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children. BA Highly preferred.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.