Mitchell County
Economic Development Commission
PO Box 306 | Osage, Iowa 50461
Economic Development Commission
PO Box 306 | Osage, Iowa 50461
| Job Title | Location | Company | How to Apply | Date Added |
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| Teacher/Director | Osage, IA | Growing Tree Preschool | Growing Tree Preschool in Osage, IA is currently seeking a certified Teacher/Director to lead our 3 year old and 4 year old preschool classroom for the 2020-2021 school year. This position is full-time with two sections of 3 year olds and one section of 4 year olds. Job Description: ● The program services three year olds and four year olds in two separate programs. The 4 year old program is a Community Partnership with Osage Community School District through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program. ● This program has one classroom paraprofessional to assist students and Teacher/Director. ● The teacher will be an employee of Growing Tree Preschool, not of the public school district. ● The Growing Tree Preschool teacher collaborates regularly with other preschool teachers in the community. Professional development is organized by the Osage Community School District. ● The Teacher/Director is responsible for administrative duties such as: ■ Recruitment of children and families. ■ Collect tuition, enroll children, keep receipts and records, and assist with fundraisers. ■ Handle family inquiries and utilize social media to assist with promotion. Teaching Responsibilities: ● Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the grade level ● Demonstrates knowledge of standards and benchmarks, curriculum and subject matter ● Utilizes active learning models and research-based best practices ● Supports student achievement through use of formative and summative assessment strategies ● Integrates technology in classroom instruction ● Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of multiple learners ● Utilizes PBIS behavior system ● Provides Christian-based experiences and lessons Professional Staff Member: ● Participates in a program of continuous professional growth ● Actively participates in weekly PLC meetings ● Ability to organize and coordinate work ● Maintains appropriate certifications; both professional and school-based Communicator: ● Establishes and maintains positive, professional relationships with teammates, staff, students, and parents ● Communicates verbally and in writing with the various segments of the school community: students, parents, community, school support services, and the like Minimum Qualifications: 1. Education: Bachelor’s degree, including all courses needed to meet and maintain credential requirements 2. Credential: Valid Iowa teaching license in early childhood ■ PK-K Teacher, PreKindergarten-Kindergarten Classroom - 103 3. Experience: Experience preferred but not necessary for hiring | 6/2/2020 |