Early Childhood Education High School Teacher

High School Early Childhood Education Teacher

Position Summary

The High School Early Childhood Education Teacher provides engaging, standards-based instruction to students in grades 9-12 enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program. The teacher delivers instruction using in-person content delivery coupled with online platforms, prepares students for careers and post-secondary studies in education and child development, and facilitates authentic learning experiences through a laboratory preschool setting. This position includes curriculum development, student assessment, supervision of student interns, and coordination of a Dual Enrollment partnership that provides students with transferable college credit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction and Curriculum

• Provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 across all levels of the Early Childhood Education Program.
• Implement curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Dual Enrollment Standards, and post-secondary expectations and update as needed.
• Teach courses including Introduction to Child Development, Early Childhood Exploratory I, II, and III, Early Childhood Major, Independent Study, and other related coursework.
• Instruct a Dual Enrollment Course in partnership with Middlesex Community College in which students are simultaneously enrolled at NPS and MCC. Students receive transferable credit upon completion of course.
• Deliver instruction through a variety of modalities, including in-person, blended, and online learning environments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs and promote equitable access to learning opportunities.
• Integrate technology, project-based learning, and authentic assessment practices into instruction.

Laboratory Preschool Supervision

• Mentor, coordinate, and supervise high school student interns working within the onsite laboratory preschool setting.
• Model effective teaching practices and support students in applying child development theory to practice.
• Facilitate student reflection, goal setting, and professional growth through observation and feedback.
• Collaborate with preschool staff to ensure a high-quality learning environment for both preschool children and high school students.

Assessment and Student Support

• Develop and utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student learning and program outcomes.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of achievement.
• Implement and support the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to address students'' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with counselors, special education staff, administrators, and families to support student success.

Dual Enrollment Program Coordination

• Co-Coordinate and facilitate the Dual Enrollment Program partnership between the high school and local higher education institutions.
• Ensure program alignment with college-level expectations and requirements.
• Support students in successfully completing coursework that earns transferable college credit.
• Maintain communication and collaboration with college faculty and administrators regarding curriculum, assessment, and student progress.

Program Development and Collaboration

• Participate in curriculum review, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, community partners, and families to enhance program offerings.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, educational research, and trends in early childhood education.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure appropriate for teaching Early Childhood Education at the secondary level: Comprehensive Health (previously Health/Family and COnsumer Science)
• Bachelor''s degree required; Master''s degree preferred. Early Childhood MA State License PreK-2 preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development, early childhood education, and secondary pedagogy.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children and supervising student interns preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment practices, and MTSS implementation.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in child development and early childhood and Secondary education practices.
• Ability to connect theory and practice through experiential learning opportunities.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Effective use of instructional technology and online learning platforms.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered instruction.
• Ability to build partnerships with families, community organizations, and higher education institutions.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.