Classroom Teacher at Perfect Harmony II

Job Title

Classroom Teacher – Early Childhood Prekindergarten 

Organization                                                                       Location             

Perfect Harmony II                                            6379 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746

Description

The teacher provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students.  The teacher provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students.  This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student performance, and maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices. 

Brief Description

This is a 10-month Position                               Salary Range: $53,555 – $55,200

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
• Counsels students when academic and adjustment problems arise;
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students, arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law;
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, books, materials and facilities;
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections; 
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for assistant teacher and volunteers;
• Serves provided meals;
• Assist students in bathroom use;
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirement

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and
• Excellent oral and communication skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

Work Experience

Minimum two years teaching experience; experience working in an early learning classroom preferred. 

Preferred Certification 

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or

Bachelor’s degree  with experience in early childhood education

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of classroom teacher assistant and/or volunteers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30 pounds.

Working environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.