Pre-K Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McDowell County Schools Old Fort Elementary School in Old Fort, North Carolina is seeking a Pre‑K Lead Teacher. The position is permanent, runs 10 months per year, and offers a 37.5‑hour work week across five days.

Responsibilities include creating an inviting classroom, planning lessons, assessing progress, coordinating with the teacher assistant and parents, and collaborating with community agencies for student support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides an inviting learning environment following the Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum, Creative Curriculum and other state and local curriculum documents.
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.
• Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals.
• Provides appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each student.
• Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies.
• Provides a child-centered environment which has attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students' work.
• Plans and coordinates the work of the teacher assistant and parents in daily activities and/or special events.
• Develops activities which promote strong home/school relations.
• Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, ClassDojo messages, phone calls, etc.
• Works closely with other community agencies (DSS, mental health, court system, churches, Smart Start) to provide extra help for students.
• Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Follow protocol for ECERS and Daycare Regulations.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Pre‑K Lead Teacher.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred.

Job description

McDowell County Schools Old Fort Elementary School - Old Fort, North Carolina

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per year: 10

Number of hours per week: 37.5

Number of days per week: 5

Nature of Work

Under general supervision creates an inviting, learning environment, which fosters personal growth; to nurture those attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for future successes in school; to build strong ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides an inviting learning environment following the Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum, Creative Curriculum and other state and local curriculum documents.
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans reflecting the needs of individual students and curriculum goals.
• Assesses student progress by recording daily anecdotal records and by determining expected growth as stated in the curriculum goals.
• Provides appropriate materials and experiences which address the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each student.
• Previews and selects appropriate instructional supplies.
• Provides a child-centered environment which has attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students' work.
• Plans and coordinates the work of the teacher assistant and parents in daily activities and/or special events.
• Develops activities which promote strong home/school relations.
• Communicates regularly with parents through individual parent conferences, ClassDojo messages, phone calls, etc.
• Works closely with other community agencies (DSS, mental health, court system, churches, Smart Start) to provide extra help for students.
• Participates in professional development opportunities dealing with curriculum and current early childhood issues.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Follow protocol for ECERS and Daycare Regulations.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Pre‑K Lead Teacher.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Thomas Cunningham, Principal
• Old Fort Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]