Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten - Muscogee County Schools : Job Details

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.Join the Muscogee County School District in Creating We in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.POSITION TITLE:Teacher, Pre-KFLSA:ExemptSALARY:DECAL flat pay rate for Pre-K teachers as approved by the State of GeorgiaWORK DAYS:190LOCATION:To Be Announced REPORTS TO:PrincipalThis posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools. ** FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.....CURRENT MCSD TEACHERS WILL NEED TO APPLY TO THE TRANSFER APPLICATION.**PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supervises and teaches preschool students; ensures compliance with program requirements; assists with parent education programs; and coordinates communications with parents.REQUIREMENTS:1. Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field2. Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Early Childhood Certification3. Experience: None4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student managementESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.

Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning; helps maintain a positive and cooperative climate.

Assesses student needs, progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments to provide effective school program and address needs of individual students.

Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.

Facilitates preschool students' learning (e.g. art, science, music, housekeeping, story time, movement activities, etc.)

Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.

Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students' health and safety.

Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc.

Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.

Meets certification and accreditation standards.

Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.