Purpose Statement
The job of Early Childhood Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process
by serving as an early childhood teacher with specific responsibility for developing early childhood students'
success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the
classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student
instruction within established curriculum guidelines; implementing parent education; collaborating with other
teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and
responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and
student progress.
This job reports to the Early Childhood Center Director.
Essential Functions
● Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to children for the purpose of providing
appropriate care for children as assigned.
● Administers developmental assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or
developing individual learning plans.
● Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating
expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing
classroom goals in the home environment.
● Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
● Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing
feedback to students, parents, and administration, and/or seeking assistance from a district specialist.
● Collaborates with professional learning community, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents,
business partners, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality
of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement
plan.
● Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
● Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the
purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
● Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that
address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
● Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records for the
purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established
administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
● Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
● Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, library, hallway,
sensory room, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
● Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, building teams, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required to perform functions.
● Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. progress notes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the
purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
● Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety
of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school
policies.
● Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or
directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
● Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for
the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
● Serves as regular education representative for meetings with multiple staff, team members and parents
(e.g. evaluations port meetings, IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing and interpreting test
results to determine eligibility.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of
the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills
in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment
including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios;
read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze
situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws;
age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management
strategies.
Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate
data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety
of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using
standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;
work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is
required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation
of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships;
adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working
flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods;
directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources
from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly
impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25%
walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Experience Education
Job related experience is desired Bachelors degree in a job-related area
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Missouri State Teaching Certificate
Early Childhood
Continuing Education/Training Clearances
State Required Professional Development Hours FBI Fingerprint and Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Exempt 2/9/2022 Certified
The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Fulton 58 Public Schools are to ensure the essential functions
of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent
while also providing a framework
The job of Early Childhood Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process
by serving as an early childhood teacher with specific responsibility for developing early childhood students'
success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the
classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student
instruction within established curriculum guidelines; implementing parent education; collaborating with other
teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and
responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and
student progress.
This job reports to the Early Childhood Center Director.
Essential Functions
● Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to children for the purpose of providing
appropriate care for children as assigned.
● Administers developmental assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or
developing individual learning plans.
● Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating
expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing
classroom goals in the home environment.
● Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
● Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing
feedback to students, parents, and administration, and/or seeking assistance from a district specialist.
● Collaborates with professional learning community, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents,
business partners, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality
of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement
plan.
● Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
● Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the
purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
● Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that
address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
● Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records for the
purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established
administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
● Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
● Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, library, hallway,
sensory room, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
● Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, building teams, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required to perform functions.
● Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. progress notes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the
purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
● Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety
of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school
policies.
● Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or
directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
● Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for
the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
● Serves as regular education representative for meetings with multiple staff, team members and parents
(e.g. evaluations port meetings, IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing and interpreting test
results to determine eligibility.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of
the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills
in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment
including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios;
read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze
situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws;
age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management
strategies.
Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate
data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety
of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using
standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;
work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is
required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation
of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships;
adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working
flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods;
directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources
from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly
impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25%
walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Experience Education
Job related experience is desired Bachelors degree in a job-related area
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Missouri State Teaching Certificate
Early Childhood
Continuing Education/Training Clearances
State Required Professional Development Hours FBI Fingerprint and Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Exempt 2/9/2022 Certified
The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Fulton 58 Public Schools are to ensure the essential functions
of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent
while also providing a framework
