Preschool Leader - MLK

Responsible for teaching education and social activities to children age 3-5 year olds.

• Plan, schedule, and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children 3 to 5 years old.
• Lead, supervise, and instruct the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children 3 to 5 years old.
• Provide care and protection for assigned children, with the ability to respond immediately to emergencies, including administering first aid as necessary.
• Hold regular parent/teacher conferences and seek to involve parents in the child development program.
• Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development of assigned children 3 to 5 years old.
• Participates in staff meetings and annual training required by the department and by the State of Texas.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
• Maintains discipline and injury records as needed.
• Enforce all site and State regulations
• Keeps room organized and bulletin boards/room seasonally decorated
• Informs parents of child's progress and updates on daily/weekly activities

• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least one year experience planning, coordinating, and implementing education/related programs for young children.
• Have a current CPR/First Aid-Child certification or ability to obtain by the first day of employment

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance 

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License prior to employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must be able to pass a separate State of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services background and criminal history check including FBI fingerprint check
• Must complete a defensive driving course as soon as possible (See City of Denton Policy 409.05 for details)
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday anytime between the hours of 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Must be able to work year round program

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Degree in early childhood or elementary education
• Previous experience in performing and instructing activities and programs, preparing daily lesson plans, and monthly calendars
• 2 years previous experience working in a preschool setting with 3 -5 year old children