Anticipated Preschool Teacher

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

4d•$65,178 - $125,654

About The Position

Preschool teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups of students for kindergarten readiness. Preschool teachers must work collaboratively to meet the needs of Special Education and EL students and exercise culturally responsive practices to promote equity and respect for all students. Preschool teachers serve as a positive role model and can effectively communicate with all preschool families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Massachusetts Teaching Licensure in Early Childhood Education
SEI Endorsement

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
3 or more years of teaching experience
Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
Experience working in an urban public school setting
Coursework in literacy instruction and/or Applied Linguistics
Experience working with students with disabilities and multilingual learners preferred.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in another language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science and district-provided curriculums.
Use all available technology and virtual curricula the district provides to create engaging lessons and supports linked with 21st-century skills.
Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students, limit disruptions, and create a sense of belonging.
Incorporate social-emotional learning standards and curriculum that promote a sense of belonging, inclusion, self-confidence, team-building, and informed decision-making.
Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for multilingual learners.
Using evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices to provide equitable opportunities for grade-level learning.
Incorporate language activities that align with the WIDA Standards into content instruction, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to meet the needs of multilingual learners.
Administer assessments and utilize available data to make instructional decisions that target students' academic and linguistic needs, including early literacy and math assessments.
Collaborate and co-plan with Special Education to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and English Learners.
Creates and maintains a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning.
Communicate with students’ families regularly using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations.
Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development relevant to urban education's challenges to close opportunity gaps.
Collaborate with school adjustment and guidance counselors to support students' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Collaborate with special education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are consistently and adequately delivered.
Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events, as assigned by the school Principal and/or School Leader.
Assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, and diapering.