SY 26-27 Early Childhood Teacher K2 - Maternity Leave

Conservatory Lab Charter•Boston, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Conservatory Lab Charter School is seeking passionate teachers to join their unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education. As an "El Sistema-inspired" program and an EL Education school, Conservatory Lab offers an "El Sistema-inspired" program where students have music class every day and learn a wide variety of instruments. Project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes. The school empowers diverse children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education, enriching the community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, they develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches. 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, they 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 rigorous, clear, measurable academic standards aligned with MA standards. The school provides integrated professional development every Wednesday and daily planning time with colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Relevant MTELs
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of experience working with urban youth
Master’s Degree and certification
SEI endorsement
Experience in inclusion or Special needs classrooms

Responsibilities

Develop and teach curriculum aligned with school and Massachusetts State academic standards, and Expeditionary Learning practices.
Develop assessments in grade-level teams to measure progress toward 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.
Collaborate with grade-level teams 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 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 school personnel.
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.
Other duties as assigned.