Elementary Associate Teacher (Immediate Start)
About The Position
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school dedicated to preparing scholars for college and service-minded leadership through a demanding yet supportive, content-rich educational environment. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma focuses on knowledge and skills mastery, character development, and high-quality student work. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Alma del Mar has a proven track record of academic success, with scholars outperforming district peers and matching high-performing schools in the Commonwealth. The school has also received national recognition for its work with English Language Learners. The Associate Teacher role is designed for individuals new to the teaching profession, offering hands-on experience and a clear path to becoming a lead teacher. Associate Teachers will be part of a grade-level team, collaborating with and learning from experienced Lead Teachers. Responsibilities will grow throughout the year, including increased involvement in lesson planning and lead teaching. The position includes ongoing professional development, frequent feedback, and coaching. Specific content areas and instructional roles will vary based on the academic year, scholar needs, and team approach.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed.
- The desire to become a classroom teacher.
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be compensated higher.
- Show me the Outcomes: Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact our scholars.
- High Demand, High Support: Sets a high bar for self, colleagues, and the people we serve.
- Crew: Believes that working with a diverse crew - with a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and communication styles, across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders – makes us stronger and seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities.
- It's Our Ship: Takes collective responsibility for the success of our scholars.
- Challenge, Challenge: Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills and seeks out, and improves through, feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as part of a grade-level team.
- Collaborate with and work under the guidance of experienced Lead Teachers.
- Take on increasing responsibility for lesson planning.
- Take on increasing responsibility for lead teaching as the year progresses.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Receive frequent, targeted feedback and coaching.
Benefits
- Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you.
- Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!).
- Prep periods every day.
- Paid sick and personal day, as well as paid holidays, and paid school breaks.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options.
- Paid parental leave and short term disability available.
- Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching.
- Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
