SY 26-27: Associate Teacher (maternity leave)

Bridge Boston Charter School•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridge Boston Charter School is an inclusive and joyful community that combines a dynamic academic and social-emotional learning program with an innovative full-service model in order to meet the needs of the whole child and ensure our Scholars can achieve their greatest potential in high school and beyond. Bridge Boston Charter School is a tuition-free, K1-8 public school serving 335 students in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and the surrounding community– many of whom have experienced social, emotional, and developmental barriers to learning. Bridge Boston’s robust social-emotional program is designed with an eye to supporting students who have experienced trauma in their homes and communities.

Requirements

BA or BS required
Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity
Clear willingness to make and learn from mistakes
Ability to be flexible with a variety of tasks and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Adaptive, flexible, and resourceful problem solver
Have a “self-starter” and team player attitude – working to address and resolve issues with a team focus
Willingness to hold students accountable for meeting high expectations in academics and behavior
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving in an urban school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Become familiar with the curriculum and lesson plans in order to provide students with academic support
Collaborate with the DCI, Senior Director of Academic Support, Assistant Principal and Lead Teachers to identify students who require small group intervention
Plan daily small group lessons in ELA or Math using data and intervention resources
Work with students individually or in small groups when intervention is required
Cover for lead teachers in the event of an absence, based on sub availability and Director assignments
Maintain and support the high standards of student behavior set by the lead teacher in order to achieve optimal learning
Adhere to & promote Bridge Boston’s MTSS expectations, JAGUAR values and social/emotional learning policies
Monitor lunch, recess, and hallway transitions
Participate in grade level, division level, and school-wide professional development as directed by school administration
Maintain professional competence through participation in additional in-service activities and other learning opportunities and/or self-selected professional growth activities
Communicate with Lead teachers, parents, administration, and colleagues in a timely, consistent manner
Partner with the Culture Team, Special Education, and English Language Learning departments to leverage supports that will advance the individual needs of students
Submit behavior and academic reports in a timely manner
Adhere to Bridge Boston schoolwide protocols, policies, and regulations
Participate in required family engagement activities such as parent-teacher conferences, parent-admin dinners, school music concerts, and student awards programs
Perform other related duties as assigned by Division/Department Leader