Preschool Teacher

Position: Preschool Teacher

School: Charles Wright Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: Immediate

Compensation: $57,847-$114,618 (full-time annual)

Responsibilities: Provide instruction in preschool program that incorporates the early childhood standards for students with/without disabilities; Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades; Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of needs from ages 3-5; Collaborate effectively with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary team; Evaluate progress and provide data driven reports to other school staff and parents; Maintain and update cumulative and confidential files of students in the program; Develop an ongoing and active program for parental participation in appropriate aspects of the program; Establish and maintain positive, ongoing partnerships with families and encourage meaningful parent/guardian participation in their child's educational program. Support students' social-emotional development, positive behavior, communication, independence, and readiness for kindergarten; Conduct appropriate follow-up activities with kindergarten and primary grade teachers concerning students who have participated in the program; Supervise para educator(s) assigned to the program. Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide activities that support the needs of young learners. Perform other duties related to the preschool program as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications: Connecticut Early Childhood Certification; Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification (masters preferred not required);2-3 years' experience as a Preschool Teacher; Possess a strong understanding of the early childhood development and standards; Must have strong collaboration and communication skills; Possess strong assessment and report writing skills; Knowledge of early childhood development, inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, and developmentally appropriate practice. Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for every child and family. Interested candidates must apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspxWethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.