Philadelphia Federation of Teachers School District of Philadelphia

XXII. Working Conditions of Pre-K Employees
8. Each employee shall have a mailbox and, where facilities permit, a locker.
Also, where the nature of the work requires, the employee shall be provided
with a desk with a lock.
9. Where possible, fifteen (15) days’ notice shall be given for classroom
repairs, within a school, to be made during the workday. Where alterations are
planned, teachers are to be notified when the contract is let and the contemplated
date for start of the work and preliminary work shall be performed
without causing the contract to be performed out of the specified sequence to
minimize adjustment problems.
10. Each employee shall be provided with the appropriate supplies and
materials required for the performance of his/her assigned tasks and duties.
11. At the beginning of each school year, the appropriate offices shall issue a
list of materials, services and resources available to teachers.
12. The Office of Early Childhood will bear the cost of taxi fare when an
administrator deems it necessary for an employee to accompany a child for any
purpose, and when the parent is not liable for the cost.
13. Job descriptions shall be provided for each classification.
14. The job descriptions of administrative and supervisory positions as they
relate to an employee shall be made available to employees and other members
of the staff.
15. Whenever possible, the Office of Early Childhood will communicate all
changes in policies and procedures regarding Pre-K in writing two (2) weeks
before implementation.
16. When necessary, security will be provided at the time of fee collection.
17. When necessary, security will be provided in early morning and/or late
evening.
18. Disposable cups shall be used for the afternoon snack.
19. The Comprehensive Early Learning Center Central Office will make
arrangements for chartered bus service. Schools or centers will be notified at
least three (3) days prior to the day of the trip. The Comprehensive Early Learning
Center Central Office shall inform schools or centers of cancellations, delays,
or any changes in trip plans.
20. In accordance with current state regulations, the preparation of a daily or
weekly lesson plan by a teacher or any head of class is required. The preparation
of a daily or weekly lesson plan outline by a teacher is required. The lesson
plan outline shall include: the daily activities of the class including topic, instructional
goals, instructional strategies, resources/materials and supplies and references
to textbooks and curriculum guides. Each teacher shall have available
emergency lesson plans for use by substitutes. If a teacher’s performance
appears to be, or is becoming unsatisfactory, he/she may be required to prepare
more detailed lesson plans.
21. Any head of class shall have available emergency lesson plans for use by
substitutes. If a teacher’s classroom performance appears to be, or is becoming
unsatisfactory, he/she may be required to prepare more detailed lesson plans.
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