Public Pre-School Teacher
Administrator: Director of Teaching and Learning
Reports To: Prospect Academy Principal/Building Administrator
General Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and implement the educational activities of pre-school children.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Childhood Education.
- Passing of a background check BCI and FBI
- Familiarity with Ohio''s Step Up To Quality standards.
- Two years'' experience in pre-school teaching
- Ability to meet all licensing and employment requirements established by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor''s degree in Childhood Education.
- Previous preschool teaching experience.
- Valid Kindergarten Primary Certificate.
Job Description/Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to Ohio''s Early Learning and Development Standards.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes exploration, creativity, and student success.
- Foster the development of early literacy, mathematics, language, science, social-emotional learning, and motor skills.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of all learners.
- Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth and guide instructional decisions.
- Maintain accurate student records, attendance, and required documentation.
- Communicate regularly with parents and families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with intervention specialists, therapists, support staff, and administrators to support student achievement.
- Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), and intervention planning as appropriate.
- Implement positive behavior supports and classroom management strategies that promote student engagement.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, meals, recess, transitions, and field trips.
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and district initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with all requirements of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), and the district.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Warm and approachable in dealing with children.
- Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education.
- Excellent classroom management and instructional skills.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with young children and their families.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning.
- Proficiency in educational technology and data-driven instruction.
Working Conditions
- Preschool classroom setting.
- Frequent interaction with young children, families, and staff.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and participate in activities that require standing, bending, kneeling, and active supervision.
- Possess the physical and mental attributes required to perform all essential functions.
Why Join East Cleveland City School District?
At Prospect Academy, we are committed to providing every child with a strong educational foundation through engaging instruction, caring relationships, and a supportive learning environment. Our educators are valued as partners in advancing the District''s mission of Empowering Every Student, Every Day.
Terms of Employment: Salary:
20262027 School Year District approved compensation schedule.
189 Days
Application Procedure
Applications are to be completed via the on-line application process. https://www.applitrack.com/eastcleveland/onlineapp/