Pre-K Teacher

About the Employer

Overview

Located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C., in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Berkeley County is an exciting place to live and learn. Our close proximity to D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia makes our county an attractive location for individuals passionate about maximizing individual student performance.

Responsibilities

• Implement, evaluate, and improve the program of study developed by the state and county in the specialization to which the teacher is assigned.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional management systems models that increase student academic achievement.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of the instructional goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
• Meet professional responsibilities associated with the position.
• Implement the activities required under the state Department of Education’s technical and adult education services policies and procedures manual and Public Law 94-482.
• Provide a safe learning environment for students.
• Provide a facility/operation that complies with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Maintain equipment in safe, operational order.
• Assist students in the completion of goals and objectives necessary to obtain a National Restaurant Association credential.
• Promote and/or assist in promoting the program by dissemination of information and recruitment, and engaging in professional hospitality services to the community and within the educational setting, as appropriate.
• Implement and manage a school-based catering enterprise.
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and materials necessary to teach the program’s content standards and objectives.
• Maintain an advisory committee comprised of industry professionals.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with appropriate post-secondary hospitality programs and scholarships for such programs.
• Sponsor vocational clubs appropriate to the specialization.
• Complete and submit all reports in a timely manner as required by law, the West Virginia Department of Education, and/or County Board of Education.
• Report the presence of any situation that may be harmful to the health and safety of the students and/or staff.
• Identify and refer for screening and evaluation any child who has learning deficiencies.
• Advise the principal of the presence of any situation that may require immediate intervention so as not to hinder the instructional program.
• Complete duty assignments as designated by the principal.
• Communicate to parents/guardians the progress and/or deficiencies of students.
• Accept responsibility for students assigned.
• Supervise students at all times in accordance with state, county, and school policies.
• Attend all faculty senate and other required meetings.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements and attend other required training programs.
• Take student attendance as legally required and in accordance with County policy.
• Accept reasonable extra duty assignments necessary for a successful school program.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

• Holds or qualifies for a vocational certificate or permit endorsed for culinary arts, food preparation, or food service.

Job Title

ProStart Teacher

Job Type

Certified - Position - Teacher - Vocational - Other

Wage-Earning Experience

• Complete four years (8,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the occupation for which licensure is requested; or
• Bachelor’s degree. Hold a bachelor’s degree and complete two years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested; or
• Associate Degree. Hold an associate degree in an area related to the specialization and complete two (2) years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested.

Completion of a Full Year of Training from an Approved Education Program

• May count toward a half year of the work experience requirements. Relevant teaching experience may count as equal to work experience requirements. Must complete all requirements of the WV Department of Education in order to obtain and maintain a West Virginia teaching license.

Job Description

The ProStart Teacher is assigned to deliver a comprehensive instructional program of study. The teacher is responsible for the facility as a classroom and as a restaurant operation, the equipment, the curriculum, maintaining safety and sanitation regulations. The teacher is also responsible for complying with federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures for career/technical education.

Length of Employment

200 days

Essential Skills

• Computer skills.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Interpersonal and instructional skills and abilities.
• Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, can adapt to a changing fast-paced environment.
• Motivated and professional, with a positive attitude.
• Technical expertise in power equipment technology industry.