Boston Public Schools
Early Childhood Program Developer (P-2) (BASAS 9) (SY24-25)
Boston Public Schools, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
Early Childhood Program Developer (P-2) (BASAS 9) (SY24-25)
Job DescriptionBoston Public Schools seeks an
Early Childhood Program Developer .General Description and Goals:The Early Childhood Instructional Program Developer (PD) will focus on enhancing teacher, paraprofessional, and school administration and/or community-based preschool program capacity to provide instruction that builds students' skills and develops students' sense of engagement in and ownership of their learning from students in grades preschool to second grade (P-2). As a member of the Department of Early Childhood, the Early Childhood PD will also assist in system-wide supports and professional development and coaching for the BPS through coaching, professional development, technical assistance, to ensure that all Boston’s Public Schools youngest learners succeed.Reports to:
Executive Director of Early ChildhoodResponsibilities:Support principals and appropriate school-based teams in:The development and implementation of a school-based professional development program for early childhood teachers preschool to second gradeCoaching and mentoring the early childhood teachers in their use of P-2nd grade early childhood interdisciplinary curriculum as well as early childhood instructional practices and protocolsNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process (if applicable)Reviewing materials to ensure consistency of approach and alignment early childhood curriculum and NAEYC accreditation.Provide support and professional development to administrators responsible for supervising and evaluating teachers.Participate in professional development, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions as well as connect to professional development offerings from other departmentsDesign and oversee appropriate P-2 curriculum and PD to support early childhood programming across the district, and in community-based programs (not all coaches are involved in community-based programs)Using various tools including coaching logs and assessments, inform the Department of Early Childhood’s PD practices, coaching, and curriculum to ensure strong fidelity of curriculum implementationActively participate in departmental and cross-functional teams.Partner with other departments, schools, and organizations to work towards the Department’s goal of closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for all of Boston’s early learnersImplement the NAEYC Accreditation and early childhood curriculum in K0/K1 and K2 Classrooms, including facilitating inquiry groups among teachers and paraprofessionals in which issues related to implementing the early childhood curriculum and obtaining NAEYC accreditation on site are considered, current research and writing on effective practice is read and discussed, and student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction (if applicable).Other duties as assignedQualifications - Required:Bachelor’s DegreeHold a valid MA DESE license in Early Childhood
AND
Principal/Assistant Principal
OR
Director/Supervisor LicenseStrong background in P-2 early childhood instructionA minimum of five years early childhood teaching experienceExperience teaching/coaching teachers in the area of early childhood (P-2 grade) educationKnowledge of adult learning theoryOutstanding presentation and facilitation skills Interpersonal skills to share proven instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice and coachingStrong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlinesQualifications - Preferred:Master’s DegreeExperience working as an Early Childhood mentor, director, teacher, education specialist or coordinatorExperience in developing and designing P-2 curriculum materialsExperience developing and presenting professional development opportunitiesExperience coaching for NAEYC accreditationExperience teaching/working in an urban settingCompetence in more than one languageSpecial education/ELL credential, experience, and/or expertiseStrong background with Boston Public Schools’ curriculaTERMS:
BASAS 9, 207 days.Please refer to
www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc
(under 'Employee Benefits and Policies') for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.Boston Public Schools2300 Washington StreetRoxbury, MA 02119617-635-9000
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Job DescriptionBoston Public Schools seeks an
Early Childhood Program Developer .General Description and Goals:The Early Childhood Instructional Program Developer (PD) will focus on enhancing teacher, paraprofessional, and school administration and/or community-based preschool program capacity to provide instruction that builds students' skills and develops students' sense of engagement in and ownership of their learning from students in grades preschool to second grade (P-2). As a member of the Department of Early Childhood, the Early Childhood PD will also assist in system-wide supports and professional development and coaching for the BPS through coaching, professional development, technical assistance, to ensure that all Boston’s Public Schools youngest learners succeed.Reports to:
Executive Director of Early ChildhoodResponsibilities:Support principals and appropriate school-based teams in:The development and implementation of a school-based professional development program for early childhood teachers preschool to second gradeCoaching and mentoring the early childhood teachers in their use of P-2nd grade early childhood interdisciplinary curriculum as well as early childhood instructional practices and protocolsNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation process (if applicable)Reviewing materials to ensure consistency of approach and alignment early childhood curriculum and NAEYC accreditation.Provide support and professional development to administrators responsible for supervising and evaluating teachers.Participate in professional development, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions as well as connect to professional development offerings from other departmentsDesign and oversee appropriate P-2 curriculum and PD to support early childhood programming across the district, and in community-based programs (not all coaches are involved in community-based programs)Using various tools including coaching logs and assessments, inform the Department of Early Childhood’s PD practices, coaching, and curriculum to ensure strong fidelity of curriculum implementationActively participate in departmental and cross-functional teams.Partner with other departments, schools, and organizations to work towards the Department’s goal of closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for all of Boston’s early learnersImplement the NAEYC Accreditation and early childhood curriculum in K0/K1 and K2 Classrooms, including facilitating inquiry groups among teachers and paraprofessionals in which issues related to implementing the early childhood curriculum and obtaining NAEYC accreditation on site are considered, current research and writing on effective practice is read and discussed, and student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction (if applicable).Other duties as assignedQualifications - Required:Bachelor’s DegreeHold a valid MA DESE license in Early Childhood
AND
Principal/Assistant Principal
OR
Director/Supervisor LicenseStrong background in P-2 early childhood instructionA minimum of five years early childhood teaching experienceExperience teaching/coaching teachers in the area of early childhood (P-2 grade) educationKnowledge of adult learning theoryOutstanding presentation and facilitation skills Interpersonal skills to share proven instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice and coachingStrong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlinesQualifications - Preferred:Master’s DegreeExperience working as an Early Childhood mentor, director, teacher, education specialist or coordinatorExperience in developing and designing P-2 curriculum materialsExperience developing and presenting professional development opportunitiesExperience coaching for NAEYC accreditationExperience teaching/working in an urban settingCompetence in more than one languageSpecial education/ELL credential, experience, and/or expertiseStrong background with Boston Public Schools’ curriculaTERMS:
BASAS 9, 207 days.Please refer to
www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc
(under 'Employee Benefits and Policies') for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.Boston Public Schools2300 Washington StreetRoxbury, MA 02119617-635-9000
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