Preschool Teacher at Handicapped Childrens Association in Johnson City, New York

Job Description:

Position Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Education Director, teach students academic and life processes skills. Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate class room activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices.
Role and Responsibilities:

Teach basic school readiness skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills, following Creative Curriculum.
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement, modeling and redirection.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and school policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Maintain a safe, well organized and academically stimulating learning environment appropriate to the needs of the students.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Other duties as assigned.