LTS Pre K Teacher JobID: 1233 + Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ UPK + Date Posted: 12/11/2024 + Location: Ginther School + Date Available: 04/04/2025 + Closing Date: 02/28/2025    Position Overview:We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pre – K School Teacher to join our team and contribute to the academic and personal development of young learners. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, a deep understanding of elementary curriculum, and the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Responsibilities:Curriculum/Instructional Planning and Implementation: + Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans in accordance with the district's curriculum and educational standards. + Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and engage students in the learning process and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs. + Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. + Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Classroom Management: + Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect and cooperation among students. + Implement effective behavior management strategies to create a conducive learning atmosphere. + Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom. Assessment and Feedback: + Regularly assess student progress using a variety of assessment tools and provide constructive feedback to both students and parents. + Collaborate with colleagues to analyze student performance data and tailor instructional approaches accordingly. + Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Parent Communication: + Foster open and effective communication with parents through regular updates, parent-teacher conferences, and other communication channels. + Work collaboratively with parents to support students' academic and social development. Professional Development: + Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, teaching methodologies, and curriculum advancements. This includes attending workshops, seminars and professional meetings such as faculty and department/grade level meetings. + Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to share best practices and enhance the overall learning experience for students. Other: + Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. + The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree and NYS Certification in Early Childhood Birth – Grade 2. + Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, instructional strategies, and educational trends. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with children. + Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('