Preschool Itinerant Teacher

Dayton Public Schools; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Public Schools seeks a Preschool Itinerant Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on coaching and mentoring preschool children, including those with IEPs, before they enter elementary school.

The incumbent will evaluate skills, modify lesson plans, and support social skills to help children join an integrated learning environment. Strong collaboration with staff and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Certified educator in Ohio.
• Experience with preschool students and IEPs preferred.
• Strong communication with families.
• Ability to work with a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Plans, writes, and maintains IEPS.
• Creates differentiated lesson plans to meet all educational needs.
• Completes all State required paperwork for Preschool students.
• Facilitates State mandated assessments.
• Communicates with parents.
• Attends professional development opportunities.
• Attends trainings required for preschool teachers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must have a physical statement as required by the ODE Preschool Licensing.
• Must meet the Step Up to Quality standards for teachers.
• Must meet the Ohio Department of Education Preschool Licensing Guidelines.
• May work as part of a teaching team with an educational paraprofessional.
• Maintains communication with parents/guardians.
• Holds parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, and child health sessions.
• Conduct home visits.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP knowledge

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Preschool Itinerant Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5822986
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 08, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Dayton Public Schools is seeking high-quality certified educators to join our team in the 2026-2027 school year.

Ideal candidates will inspire, educate, and empower our young scholars; exemplifying the 5 C's of DPS: Culture, Commitment, Communication, Collaboration, and Customer Service to nurture the young minds of our future leaders.

SUMMARY

The Preschool Itinerant Teacher is responsible for coaching and mentoring general education children as well as children who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) before they enter elementary school. This multi-age Teacher will evaluate children's skills and functional capabilities, and modify lesson plans to meet individual needs. This teacher will also work on social skills to help children enter an integrated learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, writes, and maintains IEPS.
• Creates differentiated lesson plans to meet all educational needs.
• Completes all State required paperwork for Preschool students.
• Facilitates State mandated assessments.
• Communicates with parents.
• Attends building meetings and Professional Development opportunities.
• Attends training that are required for Preschool Teachers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must have a physical statement as required by the ODE Preschool Licensing.
• Must meet the Step Up to Quality standards for teachers.
• Must meet the Ohio Department of Education Preschool Licensing Guidelines.
• Must be able to work as part of a teaching team with an educational paraprofessional.
• Maintains communication with parents/guardians.
• Holds parent orientations, parent-teacher conferences, and child health, development, education, and engagement sessions with parents.
• Conduct home visits
• Attends training as required for preschool teachers.

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Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]