Position Title:     Early Childhood PreK Teacher       

Salary Range:     Teacher Contract      

Contract Length: School Year

Immediate Supervisor:    Principal     

BASIC FUNCTIONS :  A Pre-Kindergarten teacher is highly qualified and holds an Indiana State teacher with a preK endorsement. Prefer a candidate who holds an Early Childhood endorsement and is responsible for delivering the Common Core State Standards and the SBCSC curriculum in a differentiated, general education learning environment. 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

A teaching candidate must fully implement the Pre-kindergarten curriculum, following the corporation provided instructional resources including but not limited to High Scope. 

Additionally the teacher will:

Plan lessons and provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs and assess student growth
Maintain a safe classroom and appropriate classroom management

Make parent contact, as necessary to advance each child’s learning (both positive and opportunity for work) Train and utilize curriculum
Complete and maintain all required student records
Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required 

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Uses a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process
Structure the classroom environment to maintain student interest and engagement
Maintain  professional responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the process of learning by attending and participating in required staff meetings/staff development

Works together with the building team and administration to ensure collegial relationships and easier transitions for students

Implements and uses PBIS, Responsive Classroom and socially and emotionally appropriate activities  

QUALIFICATIONS:

 License with Pre-Kindergarten Endorsement and be Highly Qualified

CONSIDERATIONS BY ADMINISTRATION:

Maintain regular, documented communication between home and school

Utilize technology to enhance the learning environment and differentiate instruction

Works in standard office and school building environments.  Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.  Must be able to handle stress. Must be mobile in order to interact with children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.  Must be able to handle stress.    Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

COMPENSATION: 

Starting salary in the Empowerment Zone is the highest in the St. Joseph County area, and will be $44,880 for SY22-23. Compensation increases with experience, and education. For example, a teacher with 4 years of experience can earn $46,614, a teacher with 8 years of experience can earn $51,816. 

There are also several stipends that staff are eligible for:

• ENL certified teachers who are using their certification in classroom teaching receive a $5,000 stipend
• Teachers with 12 or more years of experience receive a $5,000 stipend

Moreover, there are additional stipends for staff that participate on various teacher leadership teams. 

Additional Information: To learn more about the Empowerment Zone, our impact, and what we offer staff, visit www.sbezone.org/careers.