Our Teacher

The Preschool Teacher's Role

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 Home and Family Life instructor at Bates Technical College regarding educational programs and the needs of the group.

• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the children's preschool, within the NAEYC guidelines.

• 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 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

• Attends teacher meetings and in-services offered by Bates Technical College, as well as workshops and classes relating to Early Childhood Education.