[25-26] Charlotte, NC Pre-K Teacher In Residence
- Job Title
- [25-26] Charlotte, NC Pre-K Teacher In Residence
- Job ID
- 27751374
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, 28208
- Other Location
- Description
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General Summary
At Movement Pre-K, our teacher in residence works alongside a lead teacher to provide developmentally appropriate play-based learning that promotes students’ academic, and social-emotional skills in a joyful and equitable environment. Teacher in residence helps to create and maintain a sense of belonging and care for students and their families within their classroom community, and in alignment with the Teacher in Residence is responsible for the well-being, safety, and academic and social emotional development of their students with the intention of developing a love of learning in all scholars. High quality instruction paired with relationship building, emotional support, and strong classroom organization skills are essential to this role. All Pre-K teacher in Residence positions report to the Pre-K Site Director at their designated campus.
All Pre-K Teachers in Residence are paired with a Lead Teacher. Our co-teaching structure allows for purposeful collaboration, high teacher responsiveness, and differentiated instruction.
Each Friday at Movement Pre-K is a half-day for students, allowing teachers time for weekly professional development and prep related to content/instructional knowledge, classroom management, and data analysis.
Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge
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- Work collaboratively with the lead teacher to plan, internalize and teach provided curriculum(s) and designated blocks with fidelity.
- Create and implement Social emotional lessons using the AL’s Pals curriculum
- Plan and implement literacy, math and science activities Including alignment to NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, high engagement, and differentiated instruction based on student performance data.
- Implement Creative Curriculum Preschool guided edition
- Plan and present Creative Curriculum Math small group lessons
- Plan and present small group guided reading instruction
- Track and analyze data. Create and facilitate intervention lessons based on data
- Facilitate student assessments with fidelity.
- Track, analyze, and monitor student data, and effectively use this data to support instruction and intervention.
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- Collaborate with the lead teacher in delivering high quality instruction, implement weekly feedback conversations, divide tasks, and hold each other accountable to responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain clear and effective communication with the lead teacher, colleagues, and school staff.
- Actively participate in coaching sessions, staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, and demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to receive and give feedback.
- Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families with clear lines of communication, including effectively communicating student performance, data, observations and logistical information.
Care of Students & Classroom Culture
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- Support in building a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students.
- Implement classroom management and emotional support strategies in alignment with school-wide policies.
- Support character development, social emotional skills, and positive classroom culture.
- Develop authentic relationships with students and families.
- Support in the creation and maintenance of a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning by creating and maintaining predictable classroom routines, and consistent expectations.
- Demonstrate a care of the physical classroom environment through organization systems and tidiness.
- Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
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- While students receive instruction from 7:15 am to 3:30pm, Movement PreK teachers are on duty in school Monday Wednesday Friday from 7:15am to 4 pm. Tuesday Thursdays 7:14-4:30.
- Perform morning, lunch, coverage support, and afternoon duties as assigned, and in compliance with state regulations.
- Pass a criminal background check including a fingerprint check, as required by law.
- Pass a health screening with required TB test, as required by state regulations.
- Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending school/program events, open houses, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving families and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
- Perform logistical duties, as required, relating to student reports and records, attendance reports, and meal reports, etc. and all other duties assigned by the Site Director.
- NC Early Childhood Certification/Credential
- AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Preferred)
- Commitment to working with students from diverse communities
- At least one+ years of teaching experience in early childhood education (PreK-3rd grade)/licensed child care facility.
- Punctual and reliable, takes initiative, organized, able to effectively communicate and collaborate with others.
- Familiarity with ECERS, and G suite/outlook. Comfortable with technology. Must be able to lift 35lbs.
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