VPK - PreK Teacher

Job Title Primary Responsibilities: Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniqueness and adapt education to meet the needs of each student Prepare students to meet "the next challenge" through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose Lead preschool classroom teacher plans hands-on learning experiences. Teacher uses observation and assessment to guide instruction Building relationships through strong, positive adult-child interactions Providing a stimulating, safe and secure environment for play and exploration Planning and implementing research-based curriculum aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Providing culturally relevant learning experiences Gathering authentic observation and assessment data through play Supporting family engagement in early childhood settings Directing the work of support staff Participating in program and community events