Elementary Teacher- Grade 3

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. The role is demanding, varied, and complex, and student achievement and growth depend largely on the teacher’s work and efforts. The teacher builds relationships, communicates and collaborates effectively, and applies strong content knowledge and teaching strategies to support students’ academic and social-emotional development.

The teacher establishes a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment; plans and delivers standards-based instruction; differentiates learning to meet students’ needs; assesses and documents student progress; and collaborates with families, community members, grade-level colleagues, and school faculty. Instruction should reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

Lynn Public Schools serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites in a linguistically and culturally diverse community. The district’s vision is to fulfill each student’s intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential, guided by the values of inclusiveness, shared responsibility, collaborative relationships, high expectations, and inspiring lifelong learning. The position is for 180 days per year, with terms of employment negotiated with the Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license for Elementary Grades 1–6.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• SEI Endorsement.
• Knowledge of current education legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to solve problems effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Urban experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment with behavior standards that promote positive social and academic experiences.
• Engage regularly with families and community members to support a collaborative learning environment that fosters equity.
• Plan, develop, and deliver standards-based lessons aligned with the curriculum and state educational standards.
• Provide effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including modifying and scaffolding instruction for students receiving special education services and English learners.
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure and document student progress and adjust instruction.
• Evaluate and document students’ academic and social growth.
• Use varied teaching methodologies, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures.
• Use curricula that reflect students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers about students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and school faculty on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and student progress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health benefits, including Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO.
• Dental insurance through Altus Dental High/Low plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance available on a voluntary basis.
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) available on a voluntary basis.
• Short-term disability available on a voluntary basis.
• Long-term disability available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

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