Preschool Teacher
Wethersfield Public Schools•Wethersfield, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a full time Preschool Teacher for their SmartStart preschool program. The Preschool SmartStart Teacher is responsible for curriculum, lesson planning and delivery of instruction for preschool students.
Requirements
- Connecticut Early Childhood Certification
- Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification (masters preferred not required)
- 2-3 years' experience as a Preschool Teacher
- Possess a strong understanding of the early childhood development and standards
- Must have strong collaboration and communication skills
- Possess strong assessment and report writing skills
- Knowledge of early childhood development, inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, and developmentally appropriate practice
- Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for every child and family
Nice To Haves
- Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification (masters preferred not required)
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in preschool program that incorporates the early childhood standards for students with/without disabilities
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades
- Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of needs from ages 3-5
- Collaborate effectively with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Evaluate progress and provide data driven reports to other school staff and parents
- Maintain and update cumulative and confidential files of students in the program
- Develop an ongoing and active program for parental participation in appropriate aspects of the program
- Establish and maintain positive, ongoing partnerships with families and encourage meaningful parent/guardian participation in their child's educational program
- Support students' social-emotional development, positive behavior, communication, independence, and readiness for kindergarten
- Conduct appropriate follow-up activities with kindergarten and primary grade teachers concerning students who have participated in the program
- Supervise para educator(s) assigned to the program
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide activities that support the needs of young learners
- Perform other duties related to the preschool program as assigned by the building principal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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