Early Childhood Teacher

Responsibilities

• 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, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teacher’s contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with location and student needs.
• Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives and performance expectations.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required and communicates with parents when deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses 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.
• Follows the district code of conduct for the classroom, develops rules of classroom behavior and enforces them in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and makes written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision‑making among staff; meetings are held during the extended day.
• Attends traditionally school‑sponsored activities such as Back to School Night, Open House, and other agreed activities.
• Contributes to the district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and personal well‑being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• 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 (Pre‑K‑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.

Competitive salaries and benefits are offered and include numerous professional development opportunities for all staff.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. The school also prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Springfield Public Schools also does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations.