(2026-2027) Middle School Associate Teacher
About The Position
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school with a mission to guide scholars towards college and foster service-minded leadership through a demanding yet supportive, content-rich educational environment. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma emphasizes a three-dimensional vision of student achievement encompassing knowledge and skills mastery, character development, and high-quality student work. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Alma del Mar scholars consistently outperform their district peers on MCAS and rival suburban and high-performing schools statewide. The school has also received national recognition for its work with English Language Learners. The Associate Teacher role is designed for individuals new to teaching, 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 approaches.
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.
- Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on their class.
- Sets a high bar for self, colleagues and scholars.
- Builds the kind of personal habits that support physical and mental health in order to be able to maintain consistently strong work and be a reliable colleague.
- Believes that working with a diverse crew --with a range of perspectives, backgrounds and communication styles– makes us stronger.
- Seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities.
- Takes collective responsibility for the success of their class.
- Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills.
- Seeks out, and improves through, feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as part of a grade-level team.
- Work in collaboration with and 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
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Paid sick and personal day
- Paid holidays
- Paid school breaks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
- Paid parental leave
- 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
