Teacher - Integrated Preschool (Long-Term Sub) [SY24-25]

This is a long-term substitute position, anticipated to start in March 2025 and last to the end of the school year. 

The Early Learning Center Community:

The Malden Early Learning Center (ELC) has been the educational ground breaker for the children of Malden for over 20 years. The ELC has been providing children from diverse backgrounds ages 3- 5 years old with a robust educational experience. Using the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) preschool standards as a foundation for success, the staff works to develop our students’ academic, social, and emotional skills. We strive to ensure the time our students spend at the ELC is fun, engaging, and full of a variety of learning opportunities. Play is a big part of learning. Throughout the school day, children are provided times to develop their play skills and social skills. Staff actively fosters an environment where play is essential to learning. Staff employs both a supportive structured environment as well as helping students develop their independence through play. The ELC has an indoor play space, gym, and a playground. During the coming school year, the outdoor playground will be redone to support the needs of all of our students.

The ELC serves over 300 students annually. The classrooms consist of integrated programs, inclusion programs as well as our intensive learning program. There are 21 highly qualified classroom teachers providing direct instruction to a variety of students. There are 3 specialty teachers (Music, Art, and Physical Education). All the teachers are certified in PreK and/ or Special Education. Every classroom has 1-2 highly qualified paraprofessionals to support the educational/ school environment. Family engagement is a priority we strive to maintain. We work to stay connected with the families of our students at all levels. There are a variety of ways for families to be involved at the ELC, including PTO and School Council.

Job Description:

This position involves teaching in an integrated preschool classroom. Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications:   

• DESE license in Moderate Disabilitites Prek-8 required
• DESE license in Early Childhood Prek-2 or Elementary K-8 required
• SEI-Teacher Endorsement required 

Reports to: Special Education Program Manager, Building Principal

Salary:

$135/Day - Retired Teacher w/ DESE Certification

$125/Day – DESE Teaching Certification

$100/Day – No Certification

If a substitute holds a Bachelors degree or a Teaching License, and they serve in the same assignment for a 30 consecutive work day probationary period, they are eligible to Page 1 of 2have their pay rate increased to a per diem rate of $210/day for the remainder of their current assignment; pay returns to the daily rate at the conclusion of their assignment; however, if they move to another long-term assignment within a month, they do not have to restart the probationary period again and may continue receiving the per diem rate. Requests to move to the per diem rate at the end of probationary period must be made to HR@maldenps.org, and confirmation will be submitted to payroll

To Apply:    Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via TalentEd.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Salary : $100 - $210