Centers for Early Childhood Education EEC Certified Lead Preschool Teacher - Framingham State University

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

45d•$54,000 - $58,000

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Centers for Early Childhood Education Lead Preschool Teacher-EEC Certification is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Design, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum integrated across the content areas to meet the needs of all children in a literacy-enriched, inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment Collaborate with co-teachers with planning and implementation of curriculum Create and maintain a positive, enriched classroom environment to promote the learning and development of all children Facilitate lessons and activities encouraging self-express and understanding of concepts through child-centered, hands-on experiences Promote social-emotional learning and growth in all developmental domains Use selected assessment and screening tools to measure and illustrate children's development and growth and share findings with parents Establish and maintain communication with families SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of the Centers for Early Childhood Education and Assistant Director in the Child Development Lab or Assistant Director in the Early Childhood Center SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Child and Family Studies majors and students in related majors, and FSU student employees EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the Centers for Early Childhood Education (CECE) Lead Preschool Teacher- MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Certification include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, write, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on teacher observations, knowledge of child development, individualized goals and learning for the children, and research-based, best practices for early childhood education Co-teach with co-teacher(s) and other CECE staff Collaborate with co-teacher(s) and other CECE staff to set-up and arrange the classroom with suitable and appropriate materials and supplies to meet the needs of the curriculum and abilities and interests of all child Team up with other CECE staff to establish and maintain parent communication with weekly newsletters, emails, call-in hour(s), and other means as appropriate Complete developmental screenings, assessments using selected tools, and anecdotal notes to measure and illustrate the children's growth and development in all developmental areas Share observational, screening, and/or assessment information for the preparation of communication with parents at parent-teacher conferences at least two times per year or more often if necessary and with the CECE director Assist early childhood education pre-practicum/field study students with assignments and supervise interns and work study students to develop and model positive classroom environment management and instructional strategies and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or related field
Hold or working towards Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Preschool Teacher Certification
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates
Undergo a background record check according to EEC regulations and policies

Nice To Haves

Preference given to persons fluent in Spanish and English or Portuguese and English
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Teacher License in Early Childhood Education
Masters of Education in early childhood, literacy and language, or special education

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum integrated across the content areas to meet the needs of all children in a literacy-enriched, inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment
Collaborate with co-teachers with planning and implementation of curriculum
Create and maintain a positive, enriched classroom environment to promote the learning and development of all children
Facilitate lessons and activities encouraging self-express and understanding of concepts through child-centered, hands-on experiences
Promote social-emotional learning and growth in all developmental domains
Use selected assessment and screening tools to measure and illustrate children's development and growth and share findings with parents
Establish and maintain communication with families
Plan, write, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on teacher observations, knowledge of child development, individualized goals and learning for the children, and research-based, best practices for early childhood education
Co-teach with co-teacher(s) and other CECE staff
Collaborate with co-teacher(s) and other CECE staff to set-up and arrange the classroom with suitable and appropriate materials and supplies to meet the needs of the curriculum and abilities and interests of all child
Team up with other CECE staff to establish and maintain parent communication with weekly newsletters, emails, call-in hour(s), and other means as appropriate
Complete developmental screenings, assessments using selected tools, and anecdotal notes to measure and illustrate the children's growth and development in all developmental areas
Share observational, screening, and/or assessment information for the preparation of communication with parents at parent-teacher conferences at least two times per year or more often if necessary and with the CECE director
Assist early childhood education pre-practicum/field study students with assignments and supervise interns and work study students to develop and model positive classroom environment management and instructional strategies and techniques.