TEACHER – PRESCHOOL
Madison County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to
qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position
successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task
proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to
reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements,
however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the
health and safety of themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Principal and Preschool Director
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
APPROVED: 9 AUG 07 MOTION #6I
SUMMARY
Under direction, the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) teacher
introduces, implements, and facilitates experiences and instruction that support the
development and learning for preschool children including those with disabilities. The
preschool teacher assist pupils and parents in making an appropriate transition from the
home centered environment to the more structured educational environment. The IECE
educator collaborates with families, primary caregivers, colleagues, and other service
personnel to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for
preschool children. The teacher will also perform other related functions as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position classification requires child development and subject matter expertise
commonly associated with the instruction of three to five year-old students. The
position classification requires instructional decision-making skills necessary for making
educational decisions of considerable consequence. These decisions include, but are not
limited to decisions that determine how best to provide individualized instruction to
children with a wide range of learning needs. The functional role of this position
classification requires the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and
policies. The incumbent meets frequently with families, school administrators, other
teachers, therapists, internal staff, and members of the community to communicate
information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This position involves sitting part of
the time, but also requires walking and standing for extended periods. This position
requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and
working with materials and objects, and providing oral information.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform
the essential functions of the job.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide learning experiences in such areas as language arts, mathematics, science,
social studies, health education, physical education, and arts and humanities.
 Utilize the series Building A Strong Foundation for School Success: Kentucky’s
Early Childhood Standards, Continuous Assessment Gude, and Quality Self Study
in the planning and development of the preschool classroom program.
 Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including
subject matter instruction, demonstration, activity participation, and interacting
with a variety of educational technology, equipment, materials, and learning aids.
 Prepare, develop, and use a variety of instructional materials appropriate for
verbal and visual instruction of pupils with a wide range of intellectual, physical,
and emotional maturity.
 Work with parents and other school constituents to review, analyze, and evaluate
the history and background of pupils in designing an educational program to meet
specific individual needs.
 Provide individual, small group, and whole group instruction designed to enhance
the pupils’ mental, social, and emotional growth.
 Establish standards for student behavior utilizing a variety of behavior
management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification,
reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
 Review, analyze, and evaluate the academic and social growth of pupils, and
record appropriate analyses and perceptions.
 May prepare, administer, score and record criterion referenced and standardized
screenings/tests used to evaluate student level of development and/or progress.
 Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents regarding pupil progress and the
interpretation of the educational program.
 Work with school and district personnel in assessing pupil needs, and in the
development of alternative solutions to individual educational planning.
 Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the
utilization of functional and aesthetically attractive displays, bulletin boards, and
learning centers.
 Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books,
equipment, and learning aids.
 Perform non-instructional activities, including curriculum and instruction
development, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
 Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and
instruction of early childhood education pupils, including those with special
needs;
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Child growth and development principles and theories;
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Educational, curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives, and the
educational trends and research findings pertaining to a preschool education
program;
Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods;
Conflict resolution procedures;
Educational materials, supplies, equipment, and learning aids used in an early
childhood programs
Ability to:
 Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instructional
program for preschool pupils;
 Provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of
socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and with varying mental, social, and
emotional maturity;
 Effectively assess and monitor the educational needs of pupils, and design,
develop, and implement individual educational plans;
 Provide a warm, attractive, and inviting learning environment;
 Perform research and development activities pertaining to preschool curriculum,
instruction, assessment, instructional modifications, revisions, and pilot projects
designed to enhance early childhood education.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required
knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and
skill would be:
Experience:
Successful completion of student in a recognized college or university, or two years of
regular fulltime classroom teaching experience, including one year in a
preschool teaching assignment.
Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree in early childhood education.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.