Early Childhood Center Teacher

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc • Framingham, MA

1d • $58,464 - $87,969 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Center Classroom Teacher at Marie Philip School creates, with students, a respectful and supportive community of learners. Following a Reggio-Emilia-inspired philosophy, the teacher sets instructional objectives, designs and prepares instruction, and plans and implements supportive activities that meet students’ age-appropriate emotional, physical, and instructional needs. The teacher communicates learning goals and high expectations and builds positive relationships with parents and colleagues to support each student’s learning.

The role includes using authentic assessment and documentation of early childhood learning experiences, such as photos and video, to inform instruction. Teachers collaborate with school staff and families, write and monitor IEP goals, maintain accurate records and confidentiality, and adapt instruction and support to student needs. The position is full-time, 11-month, exempt/salaried, and in person. American Sign Language is required.

Requirements

• Massachusetts State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education, Deaf Education, or Special Education, or certification from a reciprocal state.
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Deaf Education, or Special Education.
• At least conversational fluency in American Sign Language.
• Written language competency.
• Experience working with young children.
• Familiarity with the Reggio-Emilia philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including frequent lifting, bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, typing, and prolonged standing or sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Native or near-native ASL fluency.

Responsibilities

• Establish an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that supports student learning and involvement.
• Comply with school, state, and federal policies and procedures and support the school’s mission.
• Communicate clearly with students in their first language.
• Maintain current working knowledge of Reggio-Emilia best practices, TLC curricula, Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core State Standards, and MCAS procedures.
• Develop and use authentic assessments of student learning, including documentation of early childhood learning experiences using photos and video.
• Use documentation and formative and summative assessment to guide classroom instruction.
• Plan instruction effectively, engage learners, and use appropriate instructional techniques.
• Monitor student understanding and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments as appropriate.
• Maintain classroom standards for behavior, mutual respect, and safety.
• Make learning goals clear and maintain high standards and expectations.
• Promote student confidence and perseverance while encouraging responsibility for achieving individual goals.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity among students.
• Build constructive relationships with parents and be receptive to their contributions.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with school staff to plan and implement interdisciplinary curriculum and suggest improvements and possible approaches.
• Use available resources to analyze, expand, reflect on, and refine professional knowledge and skills.
• Plan and complete required testing, data collection, documentation, and data interpretation.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality and a professional appearance in accordance with TLC policy.
• Participate actively in professional development activities and meetings to support self-growth and departmental improvement.
• Write annual student IEP goals and work toward helping students attain them.
• Monitor and report IEP progress quarterly, attend IEP meetings, and maintain accurate records.
• Respond flexibly to the needs of students, the department, and the school.
• Oversee implementation of individual student behavior plans as needed.
• Administer medication or perform certain medical procedures if delegated and needed by a student under the teacher’s care.
• Drive students or perform other driving responsibilities as needed.
• Assist students with diapering, toileting, and self-care as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Housing resources available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits options may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer-matching 403(b); generous time-off benefits; flexible spending and dependent care; and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level