Preschool Teacher - Head Start

Sioux City Community School District; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sioux City Community School District is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher for the Head Start program. This full-time position involves designing lesson plans, managing a diverse classroom, and applying research-based instructional practices. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.
• Ability to work on a team serving a diverse student body.
• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Design lesson plans following Iowa Early Learning Standards.
• Create a classroom culture that supports learning for every student.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate to meet students' needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Positive Behavior Interventions

Differentiated Instruction

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

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Responsibilities include:

1. Demonstrating competence in classroom management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
2. Designing lesson plans following Iowa Early Learning Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and curricula guidelines.
3. Proficiently demonstrating research-based instructional practices for early childhood.
4. Applying Differentiated Instruction in the classroom.
5. Analyzing data to align assessment with instruction.
6. Creating a classroom culture that supports learning for every student based on a positive growth mindset.
7. Effectively communicating, collaborating, and problem-solving to meet students' academic and behavioral needs.
8. Experience with diverse student populations is preferred.
9. Ability to work on a team serving a diverse student body.
10. Maintaining high expectations of self and students with a daily sense of urgency for student learning.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs