Teacher's Role

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The preschool teacher is hired and paid by the parents in the preschool and plays a vital part in the quality of the preschool program.

The teacher:

• Attends preschool each day the school is in session.
• Works closely with the parent education instructor regarding educational programs and the needs of the group.
• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the children's preschool.
• Sets up the preschool environment. Directs the preschool's daily schedule, supervising free play, clean-up and leads group times with the children.
• Checks supplies often and sees that they are purchased.
• Directs the parents in their role as assistant teachers, making suggestions that will help parents to work effectively in the classroom and with children.
• Models appropriate interactions with children, to include factual commenting, redirecting and problem solving.
• Attends board and preschool meetings sharing the curriculum and feedback regarding preschool happenings.
• Holds a current First Aid/CPR card, food handlers permit, and has received safety training to include child/sexual abuse recognition and reporting and the handling of blood born pathogens.
• Attends teacher meetings and inservices offered by South Seattle Community College, as well as workshops and classes relating to Early Childhood Education.

Other Cooperative Preschool Roles:

• A Cooperative Spirit/The Cooperative Model
  • Parent's Role
  • The Preschool Board's Role
  • The Preschool Teacher's Role
  • The Parent Ed Instructor's Role
  • South Seattle Community College's Role

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