The Early Learning Center Community:

The Early Learning center (ELC) is nationally recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); each year we participate in a recertification process and engage in a site visit every five years to maintain this certification. Through the NAEYC standards, as well as the Massachusetts State Standards, we focus on the age appropriate academic, social, and emotional growth of our students. The 2020 -2021 school year will include a site visit for us to be recertified by NAEYC. We look forward to celebrating and being recognized for what we do day in and day out at the ELC. 

Serving over 400 students ranging in age from 3 through 5, all of our classrooms are led by state certified Prek and/or special education educators and support staff who are trained in providing differentiation based on the individual child’s needs. By providing individualized instruction, we challenge all learners where they are and move them to a higher level of achievement. Common assessments are administered three times per year, allowing educators to create meaningful and intentional learning opportunities for students. We are staffed with a full-time nurse, school adjustment counselor, behavior support specialists, occupational, speech, and physical therapists should your child require additional support. All of our classrooms are equipped with J-touches, which are interactive wide-screen televisions; this allows our students to learn with the latest technology, providing them with visual, audio, and hands-on learning. Each classroom has several iPads that are also to help students make incredible academic gains; during the last school year we were able to add additional iPads with headphones to be able to expand our impact with this vital instructional device. Several of our academic programs can be used at home for further development at night, weekends, and school vacations. Recognizing the importance of play, we have recently added additional indoor and outdoor playground equipment that includes structures for our students with physical challenges. 

Our school uses the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) model to support the students’ social and emotional growth throughout our school community, and we were recognized last year by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for our work in this area. With a strong PTO and School Council, there are several opportunities to get involved in the school community.

Responsibilities:

• Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans.
• Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Complies with all building procedures and schedules.
• Prepares a written summary of work completed.
• Makes the absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Follows all policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.

Daily building Building Substitute Teachers and all Per Diem Substitute Teachers are non-benefits eligible.

In addition, Per Diem Substitute Teachers are encouraged to apply as well. 

Reports to:     Building Principal

Salary:
$135/Day - Retired Teacher w/ DESE Certification
$125/Day – DESE Teaching Certification
$100/Day – No Certification

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.