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Preschool/Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Teacher-(2025-26 SY)
Preschool/Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Teacher-(2025-26 SY)Alexandria City Public Schools • Alexandria, VA, United States
Preschool / Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Teacher-(2025-26 SY)

Preschool / Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Teacher-(2025-26 SY)

Alexandria City Public Schools • Alexandria, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description :

The Pre-school Teacher supervises and teaches pre-school students; ensures compliance with program requirements; assists with parent education programs; and coordinates communications with parents. This job reports to the Principal.

Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in job related area.
  • Certificates & Licenses : Valid Virginia Department of Education license required with an endorsement in Early Education, PreK-3 or PreK-6, or eligibility to obtain one. Dual certification in Early Childhood Special Education preferred.
  • Experience : Job related within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility desired.

Essential Functions :

  • Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
  • Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
  • Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student's achievements; develop methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
  • Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals to provide feedback to students, parents and administration.
  • Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
  • Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
  • Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
  • Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and / or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
  • Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
  • Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
  • Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and / or gather information required to perform functions.
  • Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
  • Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to Education Code and school policies.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

    • Clearances :

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

    • Public Health Compliance

  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

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