Centers for Early Childhood Education Lead Preschool Teacher -- EEC Certification (2 positions)

Company Description:

Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the MetroWest suburbs of Boston, which integrates an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs. Founded in 1839, FSU enrolls about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate and professional students. FSU offers 35 bachelor's degrees with 55 specialized concentrations, 63 minors, and 26 master's degree programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our community takes pride in empowering student success by providing a superior education, leading research and innovation opportunities, and a strong first-year experience.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence, encouraging a supportive, diverse and collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and that we are the only public institution in Massachusetts recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Principal Bagnall found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Centers for Early Childhood Education (CECE) Lead Preschool Teacher--EEC Certification collaborates with the CECE teaching staff to ensure high quality education and care for preschool-age children to encourage self-expression, social-emotional growth, and learning in a play-based, hands-on, developmentally appropriate curriculum.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises early childhood education pre-service teacher candidates and students in related early childhood majors, America Reads Tutors, and student interns

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of the Centers for Early Childhood Education and Assistant Director of the Child Development Lab or Early Childhood Center

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Centers for Early Childhood Education Lead Preschool Teacher--EEC Certification is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Plan, design, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in a literacy- rich learning environment that is integrated across the content areas to meet the needs of all children
• Collaborate with co-teachers with curriculum planning and teaching in the Child Development Lab and Early Childhood Center
• Create and maintain a positive, enriched classroom environment to promote the learning and development of all children
• Facilitate lessons and activities encouraging self-express and understanding of concepts through hands-on experiences and discovery
• Promote social-emotional learning and growth in all developmental domains
• Use selected assessment and screening tools to measure and illustrate children's development and growth and share findings with parents
• Establish and maintain communication with families

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to attend to the physical requirements necessary to teach in a preschool classroom and playground on a daily basis

Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or related field and
• Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Preschool Teacher Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual; candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Teacher License in Early Childhood Education
• Master's degree in early childhood education, special education, or related field

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates
• Undergo a background record check according to EEC regulations and policies

Additional Information:

These two positions are full-time,12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible positions within the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit at the rank of Staff Assistant in the Centers for Early Childhood Education. Benefits include health, dental, retirement, generous tuition remission, and leave packages according to the APA bargaining unit.

The Centers for Early Childhood Education are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. year-round. The regular work schedule for these two positions is Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and a few evenings for various family events during the school year. The salary range is $40,000 - $43,000 per year contingent upon grant funding being secured for three years through June 2024.

Framingham State University conducts background record checks according to the Massachusetts Early Education and Care requirements, which include Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Department of Children and Families (DCF) checks relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, Sex Offender Registration Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as an adult or juvenile, and finger print checks prior to an offer of employment for all positions. Framingham State University requires specific written authorization to conduct background record checks. Failure to provided such authorization shall preclude your application from receiving further consideration.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 17, 2021.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. Finalists for the position will be asked to conduct a demonstration teaching lesson in the CECE.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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