Pre-K Teacher

2026-2027 Pre-K Teacher

Winona-Montgomery School District

Job responsibilities

Design and implement a curriculum: Plan and carry out daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills. These must align with the Mississippi Early Learning Standards.

Provide a safe environment: Establish and enforce rules of behavior to maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom. This includes providing constant supervision of all children.

Supervise and teach children: Work with children individually and in groups to teach basic concepts such as colors, shapes, letters, and numbers using play-based and hands-on methods.

Assess and monitor progress: Observe and evaluate each child's development and use assessments to measure their progress throughout the year.

Communicate with families: Regularly communicate with parents regarding their child's progress, developmental needs, and classroom activities through conferences, newsletters, and other reports.

Manage the classroom: Develop and maintain a consistent daily schedule and routine that includes a balance of physical activity and rest.

Collaborate with staff: Work collaboratively with assistant teachers, administrators, and other staff members to ensure positive outcomes for all children.

Participate in professional development: Stay current with best practices in early childhood education by completing annual training and continuing education.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Teachers must be licensed by the Mississippi Department of Education. This requires a bachelor's degree, passing the appropriate Praxis exams, completing an approved teacher preparation program, and student teaching.

Pass Background Check.

Key Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of early childhood development theories and practices.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and colleagues.

Patience and compassion: The ability to respond calmly and empathetically to the emotional needs and behaviors of young children.

Creativity: A creative mindset to plan engaging and innovative lessons.

Organizational skills: The ability to plan lessons, manage classroom materials, and maintain accurate records.

Problem-solving: Good analytical and problem-solving skills for adapting to the needs of individual children.

Stamina: Physical stamina to keep up with the demands of working with active young children throughout the day.

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.