Elementary Teacher Anticipated Openings 26-27
About The Position
Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free, public charter school offering a high-quality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield, MA. A teacher at MLKCSE holds primary responsibility and ownership for the instructional planning and execution of the curriculum and monitors the growth and success of their students. The school incorporates Dr. King’s commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community. Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, MLKCSE ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preliminary MA teaching certification or working toward earning MA teaching certification
- SEI or RETELL endorsement
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred, particularly in an urban setting
- Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Submit daily attendance
- Manage student breakfast in the classroom
- Thoughtfully plan, refine, and/or supplement our core curricular resources
- Provision for and deliver dynamic and creative instruction that is high quality, engaging, and aligned to MLKCSE curricular guidance, Common Core State Standards, and Massachusetts Frameworks
- Maintain grading of students in a timely manner
- Collaborate with Special Educators, ESL Educators, and Instructional Leaders to ensure students receive the necessary targeted interventions and support
- Participate in required collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, meetings, professional development, and school-wide functions
- Administer a variety of assessments, record and submit data, address findings, and integrate use of data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices and interventions
- Participate in regular interim data meetings with grade level team teachers and instructional leadership
- Identify students who are not meeting benchmarks and plan appropriate interventions, tiered small group and/or one-on-one targeted intervention and support to students
- Uphold our school’s values, school-wide key systems, and accountability systems for academics and character
- Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students, families, and colleagues regularly
- Consistently meet our school expectations for professionalism and fulfill required responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
- Fulfill other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
