Elementary Teacher- Grade 3

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

The Elementary Teacher is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth depend largely on the classroom teacher’s work. The position is demanding, varied, and complex, and requires building relationships, communicating effectively, and applying strong content knowledge and teaching strategies.

The teacher creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment and delivers standards-based instruction that reflects the curriculum and state educational standards. The role serves students from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, including differentiating and scaffolding instruction for students receiving special education or English learner services. The teacher assesses and documents academic and social progress, adjusts instruction as needed, works with families and community members, and collaborates with grade-level teams and school faculty.

The position is for Grade 3 in Lynn Public Schools. Employment terms are negotiated with the Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union, and the school year is 180 days. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment physical, drug test, national fingerprint-based criminal background check, and CORI before starting.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in 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 to 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, national fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), all before employment starts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Urban experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment with behavior expectations that support positive social and academic experiences.
• Engage regularly with families and community members to foster a collaborative learning environment that promotes equity.
• Plan, develop, and execute standards-based lessons aligned with the curriculum and state core educational standards.
• Provide appropriate learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet students’ needs, including modifying and scaffolding instruction for students receiving special education and English learner services.
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure and document student progress and modify instruction as needed.
• Evaluate and document students’ academic and social growth.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, 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 and dental benefits, including Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO and 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