PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Company: Orange County Public Schools
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Salary ScheduleTo provide an appropriate educational atmosphere
which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a
dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators,
curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development
and implementation of the schools programs and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Florida Educators Certificate approved by Florida
Division of Early Learning to teach in the VPK program
- VPK Instructor Emergent Literacy course requirements completed
prior to start date
- 3-Emergent Literacy Courses or Competency 1 of the Reading
Endorsement
- After completing the first three emergent literacy courses, VPK
instructor must complete one emergent literacy course every five
years.
- Implementing the Standards in Preschool Classrooms 3-Year-Old
to Kindergarten course completed prior to state dateKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child
development; ability to communicate effectively using written and
oral communication skills; knowledge of current research; basic
knowledge of technology; planning and organizational skills;
ability to manage the classroom and supervise students; skill in
analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs;
knowledge of varied learning styles; ability to use effective,
positive interpersonal skills. Commitment to a core set of beliefs
about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional
development.REPORTS TO: School PrincipalJOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with administrators and instructional teams
to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students
and the school. Participates as an active member with other faculty
and staff. Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and
staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school
improvement. Manages classroom and supervises proper care of
equipment used. Participates in personal professional growth
activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills
and knowledge. Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs
for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the
developmental stages of students. Utilizes a variety of
instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
Utilizes technology and current research in instruction. Evaluates
students progress on a regular basis. Utilizes classroom management
techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate. Shows
sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes
student self-esteem. Maintains professional relationship between
school and parents. Maintains contact with parents through
parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
Encourages parental involvement through school activities,
connecting home and school. Maintains all records as required,
including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and
student progress reports. Assists in the protection of student and
school property. Responsible for keeping up to date on current
technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the
support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in
various technologies is at the level required to perform in current
position. Responsible for timely and accurate information they
maintain as part of their job responsibilities. Performs other
duties as assigned by the principal and/or Early Childhood
Department.ADA COMPLIANCE:Physical Ability: Tasks involve the
ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work,
typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling,
crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting,
carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of
moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Most tasks
require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require
oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to
perceive and discriminate sounds.Environmental Factors: Tasks are
regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental
conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity,
rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations,
electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife,
toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic
substances.EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in
accordance with provisions as set forth in the OCPS Instructional
Personnel Evaluation System procedures manual.Posting Title:
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Requisition ID: 2023-110412 Name: SHINGLE
CREEK ELEMENTARY Street: 5620 HARCOURT AVE Post End Date: 1/20/2023
11:59 PM Work Hours and Days: 197 days, 7.5 hours per day External
Company Name: Orange County Public Schools External Company URL:
www.ocps.k12.fl.us Responsibilities & Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Florida Educators Certificate approved by Florida
Division of Early Learning to teach in the VPK program
- VPK Instructor Emergent Literacy course requirements completed
prior to start date
- 3-Emergent Literacy Courses or Competency 1 of the Reading
Endorsement
- After completing the first three emergent literacy courses, VPK
instructor must complete one emergent literacy course every five
years.
- Implementing the Standards in Preschool Classrooms 3-Year-Old
to Kindergarten course completed prior to state dateKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child
development; ability to communicate effectively using written and
oral communication skills; knowledge of current research; basic
knowledge of technology; planning and organizational skills;
ability to manage the classroom and supervise students; skill in
analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs;
knowledge of varied learning styles; ability to use effective,
positive interpersonal skills. Commitment to a core set of beliefs
about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional
development.REPORTS TO: School PrincipalJOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with administrators and instructional teams
to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students
and the school. Participates as an active member with other faculty
and staff. Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and
staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school
improvement. Manages classroom and supervises proper care of
equipment used. Participates in personal professional growth
activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills
and knowledge. Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs
for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the
developmental stages of students. Utilizes a variety of
instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
Utilizes technology and current research in instruction. Evaluates
students progress on a regular basis. Utilizes classroom management
techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate. Shows
sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes
student self-esteem. Maintains professional relationship between
school and parents. Maintains contact with parents through
parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
Encourages parental involvement through school activities,
connecting home and school. Maintains all records as required,
including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and
student progress reports. Assists in the protection of student and
school property. Responsible for keeping up to date on current
technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the
support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in
various technologies is at the level required to perform in current
position. Responsible for timely and accurate information they
maintain as part of their job responsibilities. Performs other
duties as assigned by the principal and/or Early Childhood
Department.ADA COMPLIANCE:Physical Ability: Tasks involve the
ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work,
typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling,
crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting,
carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of
moderate weight (l2-20 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Most tasks
require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require
oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to
perceive and discriminate sounds.Environmental Factors: Tasks are
regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental
conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity,
rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations,
electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife,
toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease or pathogenic
substances.EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in
accordance with provisions as set forth in the OCPS Instructional
Personnel Evaluation System procedures manual.
Keywords: Orange County Public Schools, Orlando , PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, Education / Teaching , Orlando, Florida
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