Match Associate Teacher (2027-28)

Match Charter Public School • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Match Associate Teacher (MAT) Program is a one-year apprenticeship designed to launch the teaching careers of aspiring educators, with the possibility of a second-year extension for participants who need additional development and demonstrate potential for continued growth. Associate Teachers are placed on grade-level teams in grades K–5, subject-level teams in grades 6–12, or Special Education teams at one of Match’s three Boston campuses. They spend full days in classrooms with host teachers, observing, assisting, and gradually taking on more teaching responsibilities. They receive coaching and mentoring from expert teachers and school leaders, cohort-specific and campus-based professional development, and practical training in designing and delivering rigorous instruction and building purposeful, joyful classroom cultures. The program is intended to prepare successful participants to become effective first-year lead teachers, with those who obtain Massachusetts provisional licensure highly prioritized for available Match positions in the following school year.

The program runs from August 1 through July 31. Match provides guidance on Massachusetts certification requirements, embeds coursework related to Moderate Disabilities Licensure, and requires Associate Teachers to obtain their SEI endorsement through a Match-organized course taught by a DESE-approved provider. Returning MATs may also teach Summer Academy to gain further experience.

The stated compensation is $52,500 for Associate Teacher Year 1 and $55,650 for Associate Teacher Year 2, including a $3,150 development stipend. The posting also lists a compensation trajectory for subsequent Lead Teacher years. The pay scale is based on the current 2026–27 year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Match Education, including its values and educational model.
• Dedication to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to be introspective and reflective.
• Strong habits of self-sufficiency and self-advocacy.
• Eagerness to receive and apply feedback to develop and strengthen teaching practice.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a teaching assistant in the classroom.
• Observe and provide in-class support to a host teacher.
• Actively receive and implement coaching from Match staff.
• Teach in a host teacher’s classroom, gradually taking on increased teaching responsibilities as the school year progresses.
• Support host teachers with grading, material development, family communication, and related tasks.
• Support school-wide duties such as breakfast, lunch, and dismissal as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level