Inclusive Preschool Teacher

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Responsible for the appropriate implementation of MAP's inclusive half day preschool. This position is full-time.

Duties:

• Provide appropriate weekly lessons for children ages three to five and implement in a small classroom setting that address areas such as social-emotional development, art, STEM, etc.
• Create and implement modifications to lessons and activities based on the needs of the children with autism included in the classroom to allow maximum participation for all.
• Be familiar with the social and group treatment plan goals for the children with autism in the classroom and arrange activities to allow targeting of these goals.
• Be actively engaged with all children in the classroom during preschool hours and model professional behavior and developmentally appropriate practice within the classroom for all student workers and practicum students.
• Provide a teaching structure that helps prepare children of kindergarten age and their parents to become "kindergarten ready" within a developmentally appropriate structure.
• Will be responsible for implementing the preschool curriculums, including but not limited to: Preschool Letterland, Conscious Discipline, and Learning Without Tears.
• Regularly change out classroom centers and toys to encourage engagement and provide connection to the learning theme.
• Conduct assessments of preschool developmental milestones and document progress towards these milestones.
• Meet regularly (2-3 times per year) with parents of all children to provide updates on preschool progression and areas of growth.
• Provide information to MAP Staff on areas of growth for the children with autism included in the classroom and assist in developing modifications as necessary.
• Work closely with Meredith College student assistants/staff and students working in the preschool classroom for credit and offer guidance for skill development in a classroom setting.
• Meet regularly with the MAP Director, Associate Director, and/or Department Head of Psychology and Social Work and bring issues and concerns to them immediately.
• Work collaboratively with MAP BCBAs and students who are responsible for the writing and implementation of behavior plans, treatment plan goals, and modifications for the children with autism included in the preschool setting.
• Post weekly lessons and themes of the preschool that are easily accessible to parents (following confidentiality requirements).
• Respond appropriately to student and parent questions.
• The Explorer's Inclusive preschool teacher cannot enroll nor teach any direct family members/children.
• Outside of preschool operating hours (after 12:30pm and in summers), responsibilities will include: lesson planning for the preschool classroom curriculum, creating and running small group lessons or social skill activities for autistic preschoolers, advertising for preschool openings, managing preschool applications for community peers and conducting best-fit assessments, posting preschool/group updates on MAP social media pages, plan and organize summer group outings/fieldtrips, help with organization of all MAP areas, maintaining toy and teaching material inventory, rearrangements of materials/toy rotations/etc.
• Other duties as assigned by MAP Director or Department Head of Psychology and Social Work.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree in child development or related field of work.
• Have a clear understanding of typical child development and milestones.
• Have a clear understanding of how to differentiate and modify instruction to meet the needs of varying abilities within a group setting.
• Have at least one year of experience leading a group (3 or more) children in a preschool setting.
• Have no significant visual or hearing impairments with reasonable accommodation that prevent teacher from caring for, instructing and providing a safe environment for children.
• Be able to run to or after children and lift up to 40 pounds.

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold an active teaching licensure in birth through kindergarten or kindergarten through elementary school.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV