Preschool Teacher - Part Time

Job Summary

To work closely with the James River Preschool Coordinator in planning and executing the schedule and curriculum for the James River Academy program. Greet and communicate with parents in relation to their child. Assume weekly management of room duties.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Function as room leader or assistant leader.
• Make sure room is clean, stocked and in order.
• Oversee classroom (keep class on schedule, make sure diapers are changed, kids go to bathroom, etc.)
• Implement James River Academy Curriculum in your classroom.
• Verify the child has been checked in and is wearing their check-in sticker at drop off.
• Verify parent and child claim tags match when children are picked up.
• Assist with parents that enter building to drop off or pick up child.
• Facilitate group activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with children and parents.
• Take attendance of children.
• Follow the NPR guidelines regarding the student to teacher ratio with your class at all times.
• Follow State guidelines for sanitation requirements in rooms.
• Red carpet attitude – remember you are here to serve others.
• Be flexible in every aspect of the job.
• Greet parents and children at door; learn their names and use them often.
• No cell phone or other media usage allowed.
• Friend visits are not acceptable.
• No food or drinks in the Playlands except bottled water.
• Always leave a room better than you found it.
• Be aware of emergency evacuation routes and procedures.

Absenteeism:

• In the event you are going to be absent please notify the Sub Coordinator immediately.
• Time off should be requested two weeks in advance of absence.

If absenteeism is affecting your class, a meeting will be scheduled with the Weekday Preschool Director and Coordinator.