LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Essex Westford School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher at Hiawatha Elementary School. This assignment is expected to start in April 2023 and go through the remainder of the 22/23 school year.

EWSD is committed to considering out-of-state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state. Folks with experience working in another country and the ability to speak more than one language fluently, peace corp. experience, and/or otherworldly experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

We are seeking individuals with the following qualifications:

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT Educator license with an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement (0-80) is required. Individuals with an Early Childhood Education Endorsement (0-36) with the ability to obtain an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement (0-80) are also considered.
  
• Knowledge and/or experience using "backward design" for lesson development, differentiated instruction to support all students, and formative assessment to provide student feedback and adjust lesson delivery
  
• Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills
  
• Commitment to the success of ALL students and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students
  
• The ability to effectively engage students at the preschool level
  
• Effectively integrates social and emotional learning skills into the classroom environment.
  
  For a copy of the job description CLICK HEREEWSD is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such a capacity if hired. The EWSD vision is "Growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."
  
  For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
  
  Position Type: Full-time
  Positions Available: 1
  Welcome to Hiawatha Elementary School!
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  Job RequirementsEWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals may also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students or EWSD vehicles), criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please visit www.ewsd.org under the employment tab for additional background check information.
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application QuestionsThis employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.1.Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
2.Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3.If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
4.If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
5.Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6.Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
7.Are you a currently working as a licensed educator in EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
8.What do you think are some of the most important considerations when teaching our earliest learners?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
9.Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one." Explain what this means to you and how would work to achieve this vision as a preschool teacher/early childhood special educator.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact InformationKatherine Grykien
34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7757
Fax: 802-879-8190
Email: kgrykien@ewsd.org