Preschool Teacher

GBOE; San Jacinto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Garfield Board of Education seeks a Preschool Teacher for School #4 to implement district curriculum and support young learners. The role emphasizes planning developmentally appropriate lessons, assessing progress, and maintaining clear communication with families.

You will collaborate with preschool staff and engage in professional growth to enhance classroom practice. Qualifications include a P-3 certification and a Master's in Early Childhood.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related teaching field.
• Master's Degree in Early Childhood.
• P-3 Teacher Certification (Standard, CEAS or CE).

Aufgaben

• Develops and administers CreativeCurriculum aligned with district goals.
• Promotes a safe, inclusive environment for individualized and small group instruction.
• Plans lessons and translates them into learning experiences for optimal instructional time.
• Assesses student learning and adapts instructional methods to meet needs.
• Maintains accurate records of grades, attendance and activities as required.
• Communicates with parents and administration regarding progress and expectations.
• Coordinates with preschool staff and participates in meetings and committees.
• Supervises activities outside classroom and during transportation.

Kenntnisse

Teaching methods

Early childhood curriculum

Data analysis systems

Education laws

Computer skills

Organization

Communication with students/parents

Self-evaluation

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Master's in Early Childhood

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

Preschool Teacher- School #4 (2023 New Jersey Blue Ribbon School)

Available 1/13/2025

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Early Childhood Supervisor, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers CreativeCurriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Promote developmentally appropriate plans to support and develop social, emotional and academic growth.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other preschool professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of early childhood and developmentally appropraitecurriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: P-3 Teacher Certification (Standard, CEAS or CE)

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Early ChildhoodEducation or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Early Childhood.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Garfield School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it was received. All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring administrator.

Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview. Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

Salary is based upon experience, GFT guide and approval of Superintendent. Range $60 - $70,000

Garfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.