Certified Preschool Teacher
New Beginnings Family Academy - Bridgeport, CT
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - CERTIFIED TEACHER, PRE-K - AGE 3 and 4 About New Beginnings Family Academy [Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (NBFA) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6^th^ grade. NBFA is a tuition-free,public charter school proudly distinguished by:]{inherit',serif'='} Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices Small class sizes and two adults per classroom An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes of all its stakeholders: employees, students, families and members of its Board of Directors. Mission-Driven Culture: NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful, self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives children a foundation to achieve their potential at every stage of life. Summary: The Teacher, Pre-K, must be committed to and advocate for NBFAs mission. The Teacher, Pre-K, is responsible for delivering developmentally appropriate, challenging, and engaging instruction in the content area(s) consistent with his/her certification while developing meaningful relationships with students that foster a love of learning. The Teacher, Pre-K must build and maintain open lines of communication with families to encourage parents/guardians to become education advocates for their children. The Teacher, Pre-K must always comply with state and federal education laws and regulations. Principal Responsibilities: Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs Work collaboratively with special education teachers and interventionists to ensure children meet IEP targets Continually use data to inform instructional decisions Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate, on-time lesson plans for daily activities A structured, positive classroom to encourage students to think critically throughout the learning process Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures Communicate effectively and regularly, both orally and in writing, with students and parents Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment school-wide Participate in school-wide and grade level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices and to improve overall school performance Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program
Created: 2024-09-23