PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

• Engaging in a Reggio Emilia inspired environment and emergent curriculum
  
• Anti-bias, anti-racist teaching practices
  
• Creating inclusive classroom environments that support the whole child
  
• Experiential outdoor & community-based learning
  
• Integrating in design and content the needs of students with disabilities and English Language Learning needs
  
• Participating in a collaborative team teaching model with the ability to work collaboratively and independently
  
• Implementing inquiry-based curricula with an emphasis on documentation, observation and reflection of practice.
  
• Ongoing professional development in a collaborative teaching and learning community

• Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
• Incorporates departmental/subject area expectations into lesson plans.
• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Activates and builds upon students’ prior skills, interests, and knowledge.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards, as identified on curriculum maps.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

• Interacts respectfully with all students.
• Conveys enthusiasm for subject matter.
• Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
• Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
• Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
• Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.

• Communicates clear directions and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
• Communicates clearly and effectively through speech and writing.
• Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
• Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
• Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
• Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
• Executes departmental/subject area expectations into instruction.
• Designs, selects, and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
• Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

• Aligns assessments with instructional goals.
• Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
• Provides ongoing, timely, and useful feedback to students.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies.
• Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
• Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
• Maintains respectful, collegial, and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
• Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
• Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
• Reflects positively on the PHA community.
• Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
• Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.

• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in early education, child development or related field/ Associates degree with relevant commensurate EEC certification/experience and working towards higher degree
  
• 2-3 years of Early Childhood experience preferred
  
• MA Licensure in relevant field preferred, or working towards or ability to obtain licensure
  
• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
  
• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values
  
• Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
  
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1