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Company Name | The Learning Center for the Deaf |
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Website | https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers |
Name | Keri Darling |
Title | Talent Acquisition Specialist |
kdarling@tlcdeaf.org | |
Phone | 5082837701 |
Phone Type | Videophone |
Job Title | Early Childhood Center (ECC) Classroom Teacher (ASL proficiency required) |
Job Type | Permanent |
Start Date | ASAP |
Address | 848 Central St Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701 |
Job Description | Sign on Bonus $1,500 Housing resources can be shared ASL proficiency required Marie Philip School (MPS) our Pre-K -12+ day school, enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham campus. We are proud of our history as the first school in the United States to have adopted the ASL/English bilingual, bicultural model in a K-12 educational setting. MPS offers a full range of academics, including Honors and Advanced Placement courses, along with vocational training courses as well as intensive classes for students who have learning disabilities or developmental disabilities. 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 RESPONSIBITIES: Establishes an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement. **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 |
Applicants should submit the following: | Resume, Cover Letter |
Majors Desired: | Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability |
Degree levels accepted: | Graduate |
Apply online at: | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/138575 |
Prescreen Applicants | No |
Send to NCCC instead | No |
Posting Status | Posted |