Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Granby Public Schools East Meadow School - Granby, Massachusetts

Job : 5716938

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Goal:
To develop and maintain a flexible preschool program that provides an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to assist students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Supervision:
Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services.

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
  Department of Education Licensure as an Early Education Teacher (PreK –
  2) and Moderate Disabilities.
  MA DESE Certified Acceptable C.O.R.I., S.O.R.I, DCF and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent
• Preferred: Master’s Degree
  Prior work experience as a Preschool Teacher.

• Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, mathematics, science, and art using the course of study adopted.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, emotional maturities and abilities.
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school.
• Oversees paraprofessionals as designated by the Principal, Director or the Superintendent.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a preschool.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, and keeps appropriate records.
• Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students in the school’s Special Education programs.
• Completes and maintains records and documentation pertinent to the Special Education Program as required by state and federal special education regulations.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical capacity of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Communicates with parents and school personnel on student progress.
• Develops programs to meet all physical needs of the students (e.g. toileting, eating, washing, etc.).
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Compiles case history data on students for whom additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate per state regulations.
• Chairs TEAM meeting and develops I.E.P.s for preschool students and any student to whom he/she is assigned as liaison.
• Complies with district, state and federal policies and regulations, which includes meeting deadlines for written documents.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative procedures.
• Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A).
• Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy.
• Any other duties as…