Kindergarten Associate Teacher

4 weeks ago

New Bedford, United States Alma del Mar Charter School Full time
About Alma

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education.  As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.

We're located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement. 

Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth.  We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.

The Associate Teacher Role

Our Associate Teacher role is designed to give talented individuals new to the teaching profession a hands-on introduction to the craft and a pathway to becoming a lead teacher. Associate Teachers will serve as part of a grade-level team, working in collaboration with and under the guidance of experienced Lead Teachers. Associate Teachers will take on increasing responsibility for lesson planning and lead teaching as the year progresses. They will receive ongoing professional development and frequent, targeted feedback and coaching.

The content areas and instructional roles of each Associate Teacher varies depending on the time of year, the needs of our scholars and the approach of each teaching team.  

Who We're Looking For

We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree required
  • A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed 
  • The desire to become a classroom teacher
  • Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
  • Strong team orientation
  • Infectious joy
  • Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be compensated higher. 
What You Can Expect
  • Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you 
  • High quality, weekly professional development
  • Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget)
  • Prep periods every day
  • Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues 

This is an academic year position.  School hours are 8:25-4:00 for staff.  This position is expected to begin August 5, 2024.

Compensation: Salary for this role is $42,000.  Multilingual candidates are compensated higher. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.  

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