Pre-K 4 Teacher

Position Summary / Job Goals:

To deliver high-quality early childhood instruction that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of Pre-K 4 students. To create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young learners build foundational skills through exploration, play, and structured learning experiences. The role contributes to the school’s vision by fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning, while ensuring students are supported in reaching developmental milestones and maintaining accurate records of their progress.

Qualifications / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Valid teaching certification or equivalent professional training.
• Completion of a student teaching program or formal educator preparation program.
• Training in early childhood instructional practices and child development.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience teaching in an early childhood or lower school setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, including social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Ability to design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that build foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Experience using formative assessment strategies to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Proficiency in maintaining student records and communicating progress effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills when working with students, colleagues, and families.

Attributes:

• Holds high professional and ethical standards; models integrity and respect.
• Builds positive, nurturing relationships with young learners.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a passion for early childhood education.
• Collaborative team player who contributes positively to the school community.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of students and the classroom.
• Calm under pressure and able to manage a dynamic classroom environment.

Reports to / Evaluated by:

Director of Lower School

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports student learning and wellbeing.
• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to the early childhood curriculum, incorporating play-based and inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Support the emotional, social, and behavioral development of students through consistent routines and positive reinforcement.
• Plan and implement coherent sequences of lessons that build foundational skills and promote independence.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and differentiated approaches to meet the needs of all learners.
• Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments and maintain accurate records of development and achievement.
• Provide regular, clear communication with parents regarding student progress, achievements, and areas for growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Early Childhood division to support student learning and share best practices.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to a positive school culture and serve as a role model within the school community.

Village Believes that Effective Employees are:

• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.