Pre-K Instructor

About the job

Work Calendar: 181 Day

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Early Childhood Supervisor

Starting Wage: $32,519 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 38/Z

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 10/26/2026

Priority Screen Date: 10/12/2026

Positions Available: Two (2) Positions

JOB SUMMARY

Role 1 Pre-K Instructor The Pre-K Instructor teaches and supervises Pre-K students, ensures compliance with program requirements, assists with parent education programs, and coordinates communications with parents.

Role 2 Parents As Teachers (TM) This position primarily supports the implementation of the Parents As Teachers model, emphasizing parent education in children's development ages birth to five years old, and promoting positive parent-child interactions. The role also coordinates clear and effective communication with parents to support family engagement and student success.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.  Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

• Child Development Associate Certification or Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education-related field, including a kindergarten transition plan

• CPR/First Aid Certificate

• Experience in Pre-K classroom teaching and management skills, leading age-appropriate activities, stages of child development, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and concepts of learning

• Basic experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and experience using data-based software

• Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English

• Experience operating standard office equipment, including phone, scanner, fax, and copy machines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• For Parent as Teachers (PAT) role - Parent Educator Certification through PAT Model, to be obtained within two (2) years of employment

• For PAT role - Experience working with adults/families and supporting family development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess student learning, participation, and skills to provide quality, age-appropriate instruction

• Supervise academic enrichment activities (e.g., class activities, field trips, visits by guests, etc.), guiding students in learning from those enhancements

• Prepare teaching materials and related reports, document student progress (e.g., attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) and implement lesson plans

• Provide for the individual needs of students (e.g., assistive devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program

• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment, and report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, neglect, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to ensure compliance with administrative and school policies and state and federal law

• Collaborate with school personnel and parents to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, plan curriculum, convey information on student progress, and encourage parental involvement

• Perform record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, data recording, etc.) to support the administrator and department

• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, students, and stakeholders

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey or gather information required to perform functions

• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Pre-K Instructor Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services, and employment,t including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations, and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.