Please apply at: https://ppsvikingsmi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

 Qualifications:

• An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or
• A valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential; or
• Must be willing to obtain an associate degree or CDA within 3 years of employment
• Ability to pass a background check

 Preferred:

• 2 Years or more experience in Early Childhood.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Training and knowledge of Connect for Learning

Responsibilities:

Must have the ability to understand preschool children and find teaching them a pleasure. Energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork required. All candidates should have a warm and friendly presence, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the program philosophy and curriculum.

• Understand and support the Mission, Vision and Curricular Philosophy of the District and Early Childhood program
• Support Lead Teacher in developing a learning environment suitable for preschool children.
• Support the Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the guidelines set forth by the ECC Director in accordance with GSRP regulations.
• Support a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, inquiry etc.) to facilitate the education of children.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and help children learn how to resolve occasional conflicts independently.
• Maintain child observations to assist Lead Teacher in lesson planning and tracking children’s progress.
• Help the Lead Teacher design and implement the daily schedule and classroom management
• Maintain the age-appropriate child to adult ratio as required
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher, and colleagues for professional development, curriculum alignment and program planning.
• Assist in the identification of students who may need additional support developmentally, socially, and academically and communicate observations with the Lead Teacher
• Work to develop meaningful relationships with all students and their families.
• Attend all staff meetings, training sessions, set up & clean up days, and required school events.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom space that always meets the developmental needs of all students.
• Implement program policies, Potterville School District Policies, and State Licensing guidelines. 
• Maintain child records and information with confidentiality.
• Ensure the safety of all children through constant supervision.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

Nondiscrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.