Description
Plan and lead developmentally appropriate learning for preschool-aged children to build social, physical, language, and early academic skills; create a safe, inclusive classroom; assess progress; and partner with families and staff.
- • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with early learning standards.
- • Provide varied materials and centers for exploration and imaginative play.
- • Teach early literacy, numeracy, colors, shapes, and pre-writing skills.
- • Model and teach social skills, routines, and self-regulation.
- • Establish and enforce clear classroom rules and procedures.
- • Read aloud to whole groups and small groups daily.
- • Lead activities in art, music, movement, science, and storytelling.
- • Organize indoor and outdoor play to build motor skills and creativity.
- • Observe and document children’s learning, behavior, and health.
- • Screen for developmental concerns and share findings with families and specialists.
- • Meet regularly with parents and guardians to discuss progress and goals.
- • Greet children, support transitions, and help with arrival and dismissal.
- • Attend to basic care needs, including meals, toileting, and hygiene.
- • Serve snacks and meals following nutrition and allergy guidelines.
- • Teach personal hygiene and healthy habits.
- • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs and interests.
- • Set and communicate clear objectives for lessons and projects.
- • Demonstrate activities and scaffold new skills.
- • Prepare and organize classroom spaces and materials.
- • Display children’s work and label centers at age-appropriate levels.
- • Maintain accurate attendance, progress records, and incident reports.
- • Prepare required reports for administrators and families.
- • Plan balanced schedules of instruction, play, rest, and outdoor time.
- • Coordinate and supervise field trips, class projects, and guest visits.
- • Collaborate with colleagues to plan, evaluate, and improve the program.
- • Supervise, coach, and assign tasks to assistants and volunteers.
- • Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
- • Select, inventory, and order classroom supplies and equipment.
- • Support children with special needs in partnership with specialists and families.
- • Administer informal assessments to guide instruction and interventions.
- • Implement targeted support for children needing extra help.
- • Perform school duties such as bus loading and common-area supervision.
- • Follow school policies, safety guidelines, and licensing regulations.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
