ETS, ELA Teacher, CRLS
About The Position
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12. The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society. The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School seeks an English Language Arts Teacher, Grades 9-12, to join our caring and innovative community. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the Common Core. S/he will set high expectations for all students and utilize scaffolding and differentiation to support students. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness of the unique developmental needs of young people in this age band. As a professional, the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community. Moreover, s/he will be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting, and working together to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.
Requirements
- Two or more years of English Language Arts teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.
- Strong knowledge of Common Core/MA Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Massachusetts Teacher Certification in 9-12 English Language Arts is required.
- A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel.
- Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
- Integrate social learning into the classroom and work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community.
- Partner with families and include them in the students’ learning and development ,as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school.
- Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations.
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will pursue a dignified next step.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Massachusetts State Standards and CRLS Instructional Guidelines.
- Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education.
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school.
