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Early Childhood Educator/Pre-Kindergarten

  • Full-Time
  • Clayton, DE
  • Delaware Schools Consortium
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
  • JobID: 13017

    • Position Type:
    Early Childhood/Pre-School
    Date Posted:
    8/24/2021
    Location:
    Lake Forest North Elementary School
    Date Available:
    As Soon As Possible
    Closing Date:
    09/03/2021

    District:
    Lake Forest School District TITLE: Early Childhood Educator/Pre-Kindergarten (10 Month Contract with an additional 19 days) - Temporary for Remainder of SY 21-22QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the certification requirements of the State of Delaware Department of Education
    REPORTS TO: Building Principal (or Assistant)
    JOB GOAL: The Early Childhood Educator/Pre-Kindergarten provides developmental screening, assessment, and developmental services to children in a Pre-Kindergarten classroom. In addition, the Early Childhood Educator/Pre-Kindergarten serves as a consultant to both public school special education and community programs, and oversees Child Find in the school district.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, arithmetic, science, art, physical education, and music to pupils, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
    • Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
    • Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities.
    • Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school.
    • Establishes and maintains standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of kindergarten.
    • Evaluates academic and social growth of pupils, and keeps appropriate records.
    • Communicates with parents through a variety of means.Holds parent conference to discuss the individual pupil's progress and interprets the school program.
    • Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
    • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
    • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
    • Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory needs.
    • Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.
    • Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
    • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
    • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
    • Conducts screening and developmental evaluations to assist in the identification of special needs children of pre-kindergarten age.
    • Participates in implementing an interagency program for special needs and high-risk children and their families.
    • Oversees and implements Child Find in the school district.
    • Administer, train others, and interprets DIAL screening results to help determine student placement.
    • Coordinate, assess, process referrals, and oversee appropriate placement for all children between the ages of birth to five years who reside in the district and are in need of special services.
    • Works with medical personnel. Programs in neighboring districts, community and state agencies in identification, referral, and placement process for preschool children.
    • Monitor progress of special needs preschool children in alternative settings.
    • Assist in determining appropriate placement for transitioning preschool students.
    • Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor that pertain to the position of Kindergarten Teacher.
    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year plus an additional 19 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
    EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy of Evaluation and Department of Education guidelines.

    ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
    The following are conditions of employment for new employees:
    • Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
    • Satisfactory child protection registry check.
    • Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
    • Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.


    Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

    Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year by the posted closing date. LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
    Human Resources Office
    5423 Killens Pond Road
    Felton, DE 19943
    www.lf.k12.de.us
    Phone: 302.284.3020 – Fax: 302.284.5832

    The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: (302)284-3020.

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