Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals.

Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Affords assessments of the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents at deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Determines the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Fulfills the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Early Childhood: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities) and grade level (PreK-2) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Early Childhood: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities) and grade level (PreK-2) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
• Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Skills

• Ability to meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Ability to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Ability to assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents at deemed necessary.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Ability to diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Ability to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ability to fulfill the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• Ability to plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Pay

Competitive salaries and benefits are offered. Cutting-edge professional development opportunities are provided for all staff. Support is given through mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Career advancement opportunities and "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs are available.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and aligned with the school calendar.