Pre-K PEEP Teacher — Data-Driven Impact (10‑Month)

Sylvania; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a PEEP Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position in a 10-month program. The teacher will implement the KPS pre-kindergarten curriculum and provide developmentally appropriate instruction in a preschool classroom.

The role requires a BS or BA and Michigan teacher certification with Early Childhood endorsement (ZS or ZA); strong technology skills and ability to engage diverse learners are essential. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• Michigan teacher certification with Early Childhood (ZS or ZA) endorsement.
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Ability to observe and evaluate growth of children in classroom over time.
• Ability to establish positive classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate instructions for students (including individual, small group, and whole-group instruction).
• Monitor student progress in the school environment, including academic achievement and behaviors.
• Establish positive classroom management techniques and discipline procedures in the context of social and emotional learning.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Align goals and objectives from individual students to meet the needs of all students.
• Use data-based decision-making to problem solve challenging situations.
• Maintain contact with parents/guardians of students.
• Evaluate student progress based on observations, data, and assessments; determine goals/objectives.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, data collection, and other forms.
• Participate in building-level meetings and staff development activities.
• Perform other duties related to the PEEP program as assigned by the Early Childhood Administrator.

Job description

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a PEEP Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position in a 10-month program. The teacher will implement the KPS pre-kindergarten curriculum and provide developmentally appropriate instruction in a preschool classroom.

The role requires a BS or BA and Michigan teacher certification with Early Childhood endorsement (ZS or ZA); strong technology skills and ability to engage diverse learners are essential. Equal opportunity employer.