SY 24-25 - 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

4 weeks ago


Dorchester, United States Conservatory Lab Charter Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs.


Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks teachers who are passionate about teaching, learning and developing curriculum that captures students’ interests and connects them to the community. As an Expeditionary Learning school, we seek innovative, collaborative, and community-oriented educators who desire to build a unique culture and improve practice through reflection, professional development, and coaching. Conservatory teachers work in teams to ensure that the school’s academic standards are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with MA standards. CLCS’s unique curriculum provides opportunities to identify interesting places for students to complete field work and connect with local organizations for service learning opportunities. The ideal candidate is excited about leading students to become young stewards of our community, by connecting social studies and science content to areas of need in our local community. Academic teachers collaborate with the El Sistema music teachers and visual arts teacher to integrate music whenever possible. The school provides professional development integrated into the schedule every week, as well as daily opportunities to meet and plan with colleagues.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Open classroom to colleagues to share best practice and observe teaching and learning

  • Develop and teach curriculum that is aligned with the academic standards of the school and the State of Massachusetts, as well as Expeditionary Learning practices;

  • Develop assessments in grade level teams that measure progress toward the academic standards;

  • Nurture, maintain, and communicate high academic expectations for all students;

  • Incorporate direct instruction, small group work, projects, and cooperative learning to engage all students;

  • Work in collaboration with grade level team and support staff to problem solve and identify innovative, practical, and effective differentiation strategies to meet student learning needs and close achievement gaps by linking assessment to instruction;

  • Collaborate with support staff to develop instructional techniques and create classroom environments that align with the school’s curriculum;

  • Identify opportunities for service learning connected to grade level content

  • Develop field guides to facilitate learning during field work

  • Identify student needs and partner with support staff in assessing and supporting students’ health, social, and academic improvements;

  • Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers about student progress

  • Collaborate with other personnel at the school;

  • Collaborate with music staff to integrate grade level content and music

  • Articulate school culture, vision, and mission to students and parents;

  • Share responsibility for celebrating grade level and school-wide activities;

  • Build a safe and supportive classroom culture, by teaching and overseeing daily “crew” to support community building and social emotional learning;

  • Serve on school-wide teams and committees as needed;

  • Reflect on practice, using feedback from coaching and instructional team to refine practice and improve student learning;

  • Participate in regular sessions to look at student work (LASW), analyze data, and plan collaboratively; and

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

SEI endorsement (Required within one year)

Strong oral and written communication skills


Preferred:

2-3 years of experience working with urban youth

ESL certification

Moderate special needs certification

Elementary certification

Experience in inclusion or Special needs classrooms


Required Documentation Upload:

1. Resume: Please submit an updated copy of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and achievements.

2. Licensure: If applicable to the position, we require a copy of your current professional licensure. Ensure that the license is valid and in good standing.

3. Degree: Kindly provide a copy of your highest educational degree relevant to the position.


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