VPK – PreK Teacher

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
• Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
• Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
• Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniqueness and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
• Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
• Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
• Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
• Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose
• Lead preschool classroom teacher plans hands-on learning experiences. Teacher uses observation and assessment to guide instruction.
• Building relationships through strong, positive adult-child interactions
• Providing a stimulating, safe and secure environment for play and exploration
• Planning and implementing research-based curriculum aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress
• Providing culturally relevant learning experiences
• Gathering authentic observation and assessment data through play
• Supporting family engagement in early childhood settings
• Directing the work of support staff
• Participating in program and community events