Substitute Kindergarten Associate Teacher

**Who Are We?** Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 1,100 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students. We center the values of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. Our approach to instruction is founded on culturally sustaining, inquiry-based, and student-centered practices. To invest in the growth of our educators, we offer comprehensive professional development, instructional coaching, and mentorship. Our campuses foster a collaborative team environment with extraordinary educators who are committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and professional growth. **What does a Kindergarten Associate at Prospect Hill do?**In collaboration with the Lead Teacher, the Associate assists with the following**: CURRICULUM AND PLANNING**
- Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
- Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
- Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
- Activates and builds upon students prior skills, interests, and knowledge.
- Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards, as identified on curriculum maps.
- Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

**THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT**
- Interacts respectfully with all students.
- Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
- Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
- Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
- Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.

**INSTRUCTION**
- Communicates clear directions and procedures.
- Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
- Communicates clearly and effectively through speech and writing.
- Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
- Facilitates smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
- Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
- Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
- Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designs, selects, and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
- Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

**ASSESSMENT**
- Aligns assessments with instructional goals.
- Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
- Provides ongoing, timely, and useful feedback to students.
- Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies.
- Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
- Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

**PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
- Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
- Maintains respectful, collegial, and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
- Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
- Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
- Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
- Reflects positively on the PHA community.
- Assisting students with toileting as needed
- Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
- Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.

**What Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences are needed for this role?**
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in early childhood age levels, and in an urban school, highly desired
- Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
- Bachelors degree (Masters preferred)
- MA Teaching Licensure preferred
- Commitment to Prospect Hill Academys educational mission and values
- Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
- Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required