Preschool Teacher
Granby Public Schools
East Meadow School - Granby, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:5716938
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Aug 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Goal:To develop and maintain a flexible preschool program that provides an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to assist students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Supervision:Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services.
Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Department of Education Licensure as an Early Education Teacher (PreK - 2) and Moderate Disabilities.
MA DESE Certified Acceptable C.O.R.I., S.O.R.I, DCF and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent
Preferred: Master's Degree
Prior work experience as a Preschool Teacher.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, mathematics, science, and art using the course of study adopted.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
- Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, emotional maturities and abilities.
- Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school.
- Oversees paraprofessionals as designated by the Principal, Director or the Superintendent.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a preschool.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, and keeps appropriate records.
- Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students in the school's Special Education programs.
- Completes and maintains records and documentation pertinent to the Special Education Program as required by state and federal special education regulations.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media,consistent with the physical capacity of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Communicates with parents and school personnel on student progress
- Develops programs to meet all physical needs of the students (e.g. toileting, eating, washing, etc.).
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Compiles case history data on students for whom additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate per state regulations.
- Chairs TEAM meeting and develops I.E.P.s for preschool students and any student to whom he/she is assigned as liaison.
- Complies with district, state and federal policies and regulations, which includes meeting deadlines for written documents.
- Evaluates students' academic and social progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative procedures.
- Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A).
- Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent
Position Type:Full-time
Salary:$46,403 to $61,299 Per Year
Granby Public Schools
East Meadow School - Granby, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:5716938
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Aug 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Goal:To develop and maintain a flexible preschool program that provides an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to assist students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Supervision:Reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services.
Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Department of Education Licensure as an Early Education Teacher (PreK - 2) and Moderate Disabilities.
MA DESE Certified Acceptable C.O.R.I., S.O.R.I, DCF and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent
Preferred: Master's Degree
Prior work experience as a Preschool Teacher.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, mathematics, science, and art using the course of study adopted.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
- Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, emotional maturities and abilities.
- Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school.
- Oversees paraprofessionals as designated by the Principal, Director or the Superintendent.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a preschool.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, and keeps appropriate records.
- Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students in the school's Special Education programs.
- Completes and maintains records and documentation pertinent to the Special Education Program as required by state and federal special education regulations.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media,consistent with the physical capacity of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Communicates with parents and school personnel on student progress
- Develops programs to meet all physical needs of the students (e.g. toileting, eating, washing, etc.).
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Compiles case history data on students for whom additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate per state regulations.
- Chairs TEAM meeting and develops I.E.P.s for preschool students and any student to whom he/she is assigned as liaison.
- Complies with district, state and federal policies and regulations, which includes meeting deadlines for written documents.
- Evaluates students' academic and social progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative procedures.
- Acts as a Mandated Reporter (Chapter 119, Section 51A).
- Complies with the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Policy.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent
Position Type:Full-time
Salary:$46,403 to $61,299 Per Year
Job ID: 521349612
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026
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