Preschool Teacher

Lancaster Early Childhood Center; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County School District, Lancaster Early Childhood Center - Kilmarnock, Virginia, seeks a Preschool Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with state standards and to collaborate with families and our community partners.

The role emphasizes differentiating instruction, using data to guide planning, and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment that fosters student learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Endorsement in Elementary Education is required or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
• Certification to meet ESSA requirements with endorsement in the area assigned.
• Applicants with prior teaching experience must have acceptable ratings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written communications for the department's general and specialized work.
• Plan instruction aligning with division/state curriculum standards.
• Use materials appropriate to students' needs and support the curriculum.

Skills

Endorsement in Elementary Education

PreK-6 licensure eligibility

ESSA endorsement requirement

Education

Endorsement in Elementary Education

PreK-6 licensure eligibility

ESSA endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Lancaster County School District, Lancaster Early Childhood Center - Kilmarnock, Virginia

Preschool Teacher

Qualifications

• Endorsement in Elementary Education. PreK-6 required or eligibility for Virginia Licensure in Elementary Education.
• Valid certification to meet ESSArequirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
• Applicants who have had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

Reports To: Director of Early Childhood

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepares written communications relating to general and specialized work of the department.
• Plans instruction to achieve learning objectives that reflect current division and state curriculum standards.
• Uses materials and resources that are compatible with student’s needs and abilities and which support the approved curriculum.
• Links present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas and real world experiences/applications.
• Uses researched based instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Recognizes individual learning differences and differentiates instruction to meet student needs.
• Provides a variety of ongoing and culminating assessments to measure student performance.
• Provides on-going and timely feedback to encourage student progress.
• Uses student performance data in instructional planning and decision making.
• Adheres to appropriate scoring and grading procedures and policies.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time to increase student learning.
• Manages/maintains behavior that promotes learning.
• Organizes the classroom to ensure an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with students.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families and community agencies to support student success.
• Initiates and maintains timely communication with parents/guardians and administrators concerning student progress or problems.
• Demonstrates professional, moral and ethical behavior and exhibits personal integrity in all interactions.
• Participates in an ongoing process of professional development.
• Provides service to the profession, the school, the school division and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

As per contract and board policies and regulations.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certificated personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,368 to $80,646 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required