What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Essex Westford School District?
Are you committed to the success of all children? Do you want to make a difference in a child's life?Essex Westford School District is seeking a dynamic Preschool Teacher/Early Childhood Special Educator at Essex Elementary School. The position would begin the 2022/2023 school year. EWSD is committed to considering out-of-state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state. Folks with experience working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, peace corp experience, and/or otherworldly experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT Educator license. As well as a dual certification in both Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education is required.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children and children with special needs.
- Knowledge and/or experience using backward design for lesson development, differentiated instruction to support all students, and formative assessment to provide student feedback and adjust lesson delivery
- Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students
- Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills
- Commitment to the success of ALL students, and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students
- The ability to effectively engage students at the preschool level
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the student population being served and how demographic variables impact student achievement and effectively uses this knowledge to effectively design and deliver instruction.
- Effectively integrates social and emotional learning skills into the classroom environment.