Eliot-Pearson Children’s School is a laboratory demonstration school for the Department of Child Development at Tufts University.  The school enrolls approximately 67 children ages 3-7.

Eliot-Pearson teachers are employed by Tufts University for 11 months out of the calendar year. Compensation shall be pro-rated based on the portion of a full-time/12-month position for which the staff member is employed. (11-month range: min-$59,170.83, mid-$73,975.00, max-$88,779.17).

The Head Teacher’s responsibilities include providing a dynamic, developmental, and inclusive program for preschool age children (3-4 years). The Head Teacher is responsible for: 

• Curriculum planning, instruction, documentation and assessment of children
• Working with families, therapists, team-teaching and supervising University undergraduate and graduate students
• Collaborating with the administrative team to align with new COVID-19 new policies, regulations and programming

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and 3 years’ experience with teaching children, including those with special needs
• Skill in designing classroom environments and curriculum within an inclusive setting; experience supervising University students.

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