Head Preschool Teacher

Typical Hours

• Mon/Wed/Fri  7:40am-3:10pm
• Tues/Thurs  7:40-11:40am

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Must hold and maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in preschool education or a related field. 
• A college degree or classes toward a college degree are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the MNS Board.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Develop, plan and implement a preschool program for children ages 3-5 that is developmentally appropriate and enables the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of our students.
• Ensure regular observation of children throughout the year.
• Maintain daily child attendance log.
• Arrange for and attend field trips.
• Organize special classroom events throughout the year.
• Arrange for special programs (i.e. Christmas Program and Graduation).
• Decorate the classroom.
• Publish monthly classroom newsletter.
• Manage and track all copies made using the West Central Elementary copier.
• Build relationships with families (at drop off/pick-up times, via phone calls, etc.)
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Arrange for parent/teacher conferences.
• Collaborate with West Central Kindergarten teachers to ensure continuity of programming.
• Purchase items (snacks, milk, cleaning supplies, etc.) as needed per MNS Treasurer guidelines.
• Oversee classroom budget.
• Assist with any grant proposals and purchases as needed by the MNS board.
• Be familiar with program policies of Medaryville Nursery School.
• Read and be familiar with the MNS Parent Handbook and the MNS Board Bylaws and Policies/Procedures.
• Follow all rules, responsibilities, and provisions outlined in the Medaryville Nursery School Collaboration Lease Agreement with West Central School Corporation.

Attendance Requirements
During the school year the Head Teacher is expected to work the following schedule: M/W/F 7:40am-3:10pm (7.5 hours), & Tu/Th 7:40-11:40am (4 hours) according to the terms listed in the Teacher Employment Contract and to complete mandatory staff training. Break/Vacation days (as per West Central School Corporation’s calendar) are also MNS student/staff vacation days. The Head Teacher is not expected to work on student break/vacation days.

• The Head Teacher will also be compensated for four (4) full (7.5 hour) days for extra prep time, parent/teacher conferences, mandatory training, and attendance to a majority of the MNS Board meetings in addition to the following mandatory identified special events:
  • Meet-The-Teacher Night
  • Francesville Fall Festival/Pancake Breakfast
  • Christmas Program
  • Parent Information Session
  • Park Day
  • Graduation
• This schedule totals 175 student days + 4 work/event days.​

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The Deadline for this application is March 31st.
To apply, candidates should fill out an Employee Application and email completed materials to [email protected] with the word "Application" in the subject line.