Pre-K Teacher
Requirements at a glance
Pre-K Teacher at Schools of Perea is a role based in Memphis, TN, USA. The posting asks for an associate degree. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Applications are submitted through Paylocity.
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- Associate degree
- Visa sponsorship
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- Paylocity
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Description
Position Summary
The position of Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for teaching students a variety of fundamental subjects as well as integrating a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day. These subjects will include social studies, science, language arts (phonics, reading, writing, listening, and speaking), and math.
Essential Functions:
We are currently searching for a Pre-K Teacher for the 2026 – 2027 school year. The Teacher will serve as the classroom Instructor and will work alongside a Co-Teacher; together, they will:
- Provide children with a fully-integrated learning day.
- Teach students skills of self-regulation and communication.
- Teach students through active engagement.
- Engage students in lines of inquiry to enhance their learning.
- Evaluate child’s achievement of the overall grade-level expectations based on the TDOE standards.
- Communicate with parents and students regularly.
- Model emotional regulation for students.
- Teach appropriate behaviors in the school setting.
- Model understanding and response for behavior.
- Create and model clear rules in the classroom and for the outside world.
- Model consistent expectations for the classroom.
- Use positive discipline tactics that are developmentally appropriate aligned to Perea’s Student Support Model
- Help students develop positive relationships with each other and other people in their lives.
- Teach emotional intelligence in a way that is practical and relevant.
- Teach and model behavior of strong readers and listeners to encourage development.
- Teach students how to use words to express increasingly sophisticated feelings.
- Teach students the foundations of literacy and numeracy.
- Help families identify potential strengths and areas of growth to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Helps families’ access resources and supports for wrap-around services.
- Participate in professional learning; share professional resources.
- Praise students in order to acknowledge their development and achievements using appropriate words and body language.
- Conduct all work activities in a timely and professional manner reflecting best educational practices.
- Support and reinforce Perea’s Core Values: community, empathy, innovation, safety and excellence with our students, parents, community members, and colleagues
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- CDA credential or Associate's degree (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Preschool
- Personal and professional integrity