Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton County Schools, Shawnee Park, TN, United States
Overview
The purpose of this classification is to provide implement pre kindergarten program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students; to motivate students to develop communication abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program.
Woodmore Elementary is a K-5 neighborhood school located in the heart of Chattanooga, TN. At Woodmore, students are We are looking for positive, energetic teachers who want to be a part of the Woodmore family. We have instructional coaches, mentors, and other support staff who will work alongside all teachers to lead to their success.
We are looking for teachers who have exceptional relationship, communication, and classroom management skills along with strong content and pedagogical knowledge. Creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are a must!
If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, Woodmore is the place for you!
Responsibilities
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.
Maintains appropriate licensure and acknowledges that continued employment with the Hamilton County Department of Education is contingent upon providing required documentation to validate licensure and highly qualified status in a timely manner.
Read and follow the Tennessee State Board of Education Administered Child Care Rules, Scope of Services for Voluntary Pre-K Tennessee Programs, and the Hamilton County Department of Education Pre-K Handbook.
Follow the assigned curriculum and adhere to the pacing guide.
Ensure that students are signed in and out each day.
Provide learning experiences in language arts, physical education, art, music, health, and other subject matter suited to the needs of students.
Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
Sit with pre‑k students at all mealtimes and snack and provide active supervision throughout the school day.
Develop in each student an awareness of his or her worth as an individual and his or her role in the family and community.
Encourage students to express themselves creatively in art, music and dramatic play.
Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of students in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of satisfactory self‑concepts. Work with other support personnel or agencies to promote this goal.
Enrich educational program through study trips to community resources such as museums, parks, zoos, and through classroom visits by resource persons from the school and community. Share and interpret these experiences with students and parents.
Plan and coordinate the work of aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their efforts.
Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed; check students for possible illness; administer basic first aid to sick/injured students.
Administer appropriate pre‑k assessments based on district timelines. Monitor and assess student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students, their parents, and administration.
Maintain accurate, complete and legible records as required by law and the school district.
Develop activities for parents, which promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.
Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, and address individual student needs and the school’s role in the individual’s life.
Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work based on state guidelines.
Participate in faculty meetings, district professional development, educational conferences and other activities that promote professional growth and student achievement.
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as appropriate.
Implement district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
Maintain order in classroom, and in conjunction with administrative staff, administer discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. Manage student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Consult with professionals regarding learning disabilities, substance abuse, or social adjustment issues, and coordinate intervention decisions with parents. Maintain mandated reporting responsibilities for suspected abuse or neglect.
Document student performance via district systems to ensure receiving school/teacher has necessary information for instructional continuity.
Communicate through the proper channels to keep appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
Share responsibility with teachers and paraprofessionals for monitoring halls, study periods, lunchroom, bus duty, assemblies, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
Maintain accurate records and reports of academic performance, attendance, interventions, and social acclimation. Report on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conduct parent‑teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as‑needed basis.
Plan and coordinate events, field trips, and community activities, including guest speakers and student enrichment programs. Sponsor student organizations and supervise other activities as needed, such as athletic gate monitoring.
Comply with accounting and financial policies and procedures involving the handling of money and property, as well as other Board policies.
May include providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities. Tasks will involve, but are not limited to, assisting students with toileting/feeding/other self‑help and behavioral needs.
Collaborate with teams to plan instruction, assess progress, and support IEP and 504 plan implementation.
Respond to emergencies and ensure student safety both on and off campus.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, educational conferences and other activities that promote professional growth and student achievement.
Comply with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
Act in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
Create a customer‑focused climate and provide quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Follow established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Maintain confidentiality.
Attend work and arrive to work on time.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
Valid State of Tennessee teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement.
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with other educators and staff to support student learning.
Understanding of various instructional strategies to address different learning styles and needs.
Knowledge of formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate student progress.
Capability to identify issues and implement appropriate solutions to enhance student outcomes.
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Certified Schedule
This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.
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The purpose of this classification is to provide implement pre kindergarten program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students; to motivate students to develop communication abilities, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program.
Woodmore Elementary is a K-5 neighborhood school located in the heart of Chattanooga, TN. At Woodmore, students are We are looking for positive, energetic teachers who want to be a part of the Woodmore family. We have instructional coaches, mentors, and other support staff who will work alongside all teachers to lead to their success.
We are looking for teachers who have exceptional relationship, communication, and classroom management skills along with strong content and pedagogical knowledge. Creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are a must!
If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, Woodmore is the place for you!
Responsibilities
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.
Maintains appropriate licensure and acknowledges that continued employment with the Hamilton County Department of Education is contingent upon providing required documentation to validate licensure and highly qualified status in a timely manner.
Read and follow the Tennessee State Board of Education Administered Child Care Rules, Scope of Services for Voluntary Pre-K Tennessee Programs, and the Hamilton County Department of Education Pre-K Handbook.
Follow the assigned curriculum and adhere to the pacing guide.
Ensure that students are signed in and out each day.
Provide learning experiences in language arts, physical education, art, music, health, and other subject matter suited to the needs of students.
Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
Sit with pre‑k students at all mealtimes and snack and provide active supervision throughout the school day.
Develop in each student an awareness of his or her worth as an individual and his or her role in the family and community.
Encourage students to express themselves creatively in art, music and dramatic play.
Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of students in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of satisfactory self‑concepts. Work with other support personnel or agencies to promote this goal.
Enrich educational program through study trips to community resources such as museums, parks, zoos, and through classroom visits by resource persons from the school and community. Share and interpret these experiences with students and parents.
Plan and coordinate the work of aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their efforts.
Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed; check students for possible illness; administer basic first aid to sick/injured students.
Administer appropriate pre‑k assessments based on district timelines. Monitor and assess student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students, their parents, and administration.
Maintain accurate, complete and legible records as required by law and the school district.
Develop activities for parents, which promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.
Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, and address individual student needs and the school’s role in the individual’s life.
Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work based on state guidelines.
Participate in faculty meetings, district professional development, educational conferences and other activities that promote professional growth and student achievement.
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as appropriate.
Implement district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
Maintain order in classroom, and in conjunction with administrative staff, administer discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. Manage student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Consult with professionals regarding learning disabilities, substance abuse, or social adjustment issues, and coordinate intervention decisions with parents. Maintain mandated reporting responsibilities for suspected abuse or neglect.
Document student performance via district systems to ensure receiving school/teacher has necessary information for instructional continuity.
Communicate through the proper channels to keep appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
Share responsibility with teachers and paraprofessionals for monitoring halls, study periods, lunchroom, bus duty, assemblies, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
Maintain accurate records and reports of academic performance, attendance, interventions, and social acclimation. Report on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conduct parent‑teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as‑needed basis.
Plan and coordinate events, field trips, and community activities, including guest speakers and student enrichment programs. Sponsor student organizations and supervise other activities as needed, such as athletic gate monitoring.
Comply with accounting and financial policies and procedures involving the handling of money and property, as well as other Board policies.
May include providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities. Tasks will involve, but are not limited to, assisting students with toileting/feeding/other self‑help and behavioral needs.
Collaborate with teams to plan instruction, assess progress, and support IEP and 504 plan implementation.
Respond to emergencies and ensure student safety both on and off campus.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, educational conferences and other activities that promote professional growth and student achievement.
Comply with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
Act in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
Create a customer‑focused climate and provide quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Follow established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Maintain confidentiality.
Attend work and arrive to work on time.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
Valid State of Tennessee teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement.
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Ability to foster a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with other educators and staff to support student learning.
Understanding of various instructional strategies to address different learning styles and needs.
Knowledge of formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate student progress.
Capability to identify issues and implement appropriate solutions to enhance student outcomes.
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Certified Schedule
This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.
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