PreK Teacher

Pre-K Teacher

Job Description

Position Title

Pre-K Teacher

Reports To

Education Manager / Center Director

Position Summary

The Pre-K Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality early childhood education program that supports children's school readiness and aligns with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements, Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and Maryland Early Learning Standards. The teacher creates a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that promotes children's social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, cognitive, and approaches-to-learning development.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards, Head Start ELOF, and approved curriculum.
• Individualize instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Promote kindergarten readiness through intentional instruction. Child Assessment and Data Collection
• Conduct ongoing observations and assessments.
• Complete Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints.
• Analyze child outcome data and use findings to guide instruction. Classroom Environment
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies.
• Utilize CLASS and Pyramid Model practices. Family Engagement
• Build partnerships with families.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits.
• Encourage family participation. Inclusion and Comprehensive Services
• Collaborate with disabilities, mental health, health, and family services staff.
• Support implementation of IEPs and IFSPs.

• Professional Development