SY 26-27: Lead Co-Teacher, K2

Bridge Boston Charter School•Boston, MA

About The Position

Bridge Boston Charter School is seeking a Lead Co-Teacher for K2 for the 26-27 school year. Bridge Boston is an inclusive and joyful community that combines a dynamic academic and social-emotional learning program with an innovative full-service model to meet the needs of the whole child and ensure Scholars achieve their greatest potential. The school serves 335 students in Roxbury, Massachusetts, many of whom have experienced social, emotional, and developmental barriers to learning. The robust social-emotional program is designed to support students who have experienced trauma. The job of a Bridge Boston lead teacher is characterized by a relentless pursuit of student growth, valuing both academic and social-emotional development. Successful teachers build caring and trusting relationships by understanding and holistically meeting students' learning needs.

Requirements

BA or BS required
2-3 years of teaching experience in a similar setting preferred
Relevant Massachusetts Provisional, Initial, or Professional teaching certification
Sheltered English Immersion endorsement
Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity
Clear willingness to make and learn from mistakes
Have a “self-starter” and team player attitude – working to address and resolve issues with a team focus
Effective communication skills with families, staff, and students
Adaptive, flexible, and resourceful problem solver
Excited about regularly receiving feedback and have a growth mindset for students, staff, and themselves
Customer-service orientation
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
Detail-oriented and organized
Life-long learner; willingness to make and learn from mistakes; interest in learning new things
Values diversity and demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity

Nice To Haves

appropriate graduate coursework preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively deliver standards-based & curriculum aligned instructional lessons that will ultimately ensure Bridge Boston Scholars are academically ready and prepared to meet and/or exceed state and national standards.
Adapt and build upon existing curriculum to plan lessons that are engaging and motivating for our students and that leverage best practices learned from PD and coaching.
Adjust and/or create lesson plans for targeted, data-driven small group interventions that address student skill deficits as part of the school’s MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support).
Work collaboratively with grade level teammates and content teams to ensure that unit and lesson plans are aligned with school’s academic vision and priorities.
Work collaboratively with teaching teammates to create and share lesson plans in a timely manner.
Proactively communicate with our students’ families to ensure that they understand what their child is learning and how they can support their child’s academic growth and achievement.
Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior needed to achieve optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Hold students accountable for meeting high behavioral expectations, while still working relentlessly to build positive relationships and implement restorative practices with young people.
Provide a functional and attractive environment in the classroom conducive for learning.
Use our Morning Meeting SEL block to plan and deliver explicit social-emotional learning lessons.
Adhere to & promote Bridge’s systems and policies for maintaining a positive and productive school culture, including the JAGUAR Values, Paw Points, and the Behavior Matrix.
Administer assessments in a variety of forms (e.g. daily exit tickets, unit assessments, literacy & math diagnostics, etc) in accordance with our instructional vision and priorities.
Use scholar work and assessment data to inform instruction and targeted intervention that drives student achievement.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare student reports and communicate regularly with families regarding their child's progress.
Actively engage with grade level, division level, and school-wide professional development and coaching by demonstrating a willingness to continuously grow through practice and feedback.
Communicate proactively and constructively with peers and supervisors about ways to improve the overall school experience for students and staff.
Supervise students and maintain high expectations for behavior during out-of-classroom activities (e.g. hallway transitions, assemblies, lunch and recess, etc).
Submit attendance, behavior and academic reports in a timely manner.
Arrive on time for all assigned duties and responsibilities.
Participate in required family engagement activities such as curriculum nights, parent-teacher conferences, school music concerts, and other cultural events.
Adhere to Bridge Boston’s Staff and Employee Handbook policies.