Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Early Childhood Center Teacher
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central Street
Framingham. 01701

Job Description:
Description
Early Childhood Center Classroom Teachers of the Deaf create, with the
students, a community of learners where students feel respected and honored.
Following a Reggio-Emilia inspired philosophy, teachers set instructional
objectives, design and prepare instruction and plan and implement various
supportive activities that meet age appropriate emotional, physical and
instructional needs of students. Teachers communicate learning goals and high
standards and expectations to students. Teachers build positive relationships
with parents and colleagues, in order to enhance each student’s ability to
learn effectively.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Early Childhood Center

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment
that is positive for student learning and involvement.

Complies with school, state, and federal policies and procedures and supports
the mission of the school.

Communicates clearly with students in their first language.

Maintains a current working knowledge of best practices of the Reggio-Emilia
philosophy, TLC curricula, the MA Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core State
Standards, and MCAS procedures.

Develops and uses authentic assessment of student learning including
documentation of early childhood learning experiences using photos and video.

Uses documentation and assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative
and summative assessments).

Plans instruction effectively, engages learners and uses appropriate
instructional techniques.

Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction,
materials, or assessments, where appropriate.

Maintains appropriate classroom standards of behavior, mutual respect, and
safety.

Makes learning goals clear to the students and maintains high standards and
expectations.

Promotes confidence and perseverance in the students, while stimulating
increased personal responsibility for achieving individual goals.

Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among
individual students.

Cooperates in a constructive relationship with parents and is receptive to
their contributions.

Maintains professional boundaries.

Works collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing
interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements
and possible approaches.

Uses available resources to analyze, expand, reflect upon, and refine
professional knowledge and skills.

Plans and completes necessary testing or data collection, documentation, and
interpretation of data.

Maintains student and staff confidentiality.

Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with TLC’s policy.

Contributes to self-growth and continuous improvement of the department
through active

participation in professional development activities and meetings.

Writes annual IEP student goals and works steadily to help students attain
these goals.

Monitors and reports IEP progress quarterly; Attends IEP meetings.

Maintains accurate records.

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the students, the
department, and the school.

Oversees the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual
students, as needed.

May be delegated medication administration or certain medical procedure
responsibilities if needed by a student under the teacher’s care.

Assists students with diapering, toileting and self-care as needed.

**May be required to drive students on field trips and/or to mainstreaming
classes. Additional driving responsibilities as needed.

**Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students
with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of
inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will
be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may
require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to
safety. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous
physical activity, the unique needs will be discussed at the time of
interview.

*Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and
applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of
hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record
(inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual
harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other
legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and
reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.



Requirements:
Massachusetts State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education, Deaf
Education, or Special Education (or certification from a reciprocal state)

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Deaf Education, or
Special Education

• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required,
with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred

• Written language competency

• Prior experience working with young children preferred

• Ability to accept and constructively use feedback and suggestions
regarding job responsibilities and performance

• Verbal and written communication skills are at sufficient level to ensure
effective communication

• Interpersonal skills developed to a level which will allow smooth
cooperation at all levels within the agency

• Familiarity with the Reggio-Emilia philosophy

• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/138575