(2026-2027) Middle School Math Teacher

Alma del Mar Charter School • New Bedford, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school with a mission to guide scholars towards college and foster them into service-minded leaders. This is achieved through a demanding yet supportive environment that provides a content-rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma del Mar emphasizes a three-dimensional view of student achievement, encompassing knowledge and skills mastery, character development, and high-quality student work. Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the school has a strong track record of academic success, with scholars outperforming district and suburban peers on MCAS and matching the performance of some of the Commonwealth's top schools. Alma del Mar has also received national recognition for its work with English Language Learners. The Lead Teacher Role is central to the school's success, with lead teachers responsible for ensuring high academic achievement and the development of essential success habits for scholars in their grade level. They are dedicated to creating powerful learning experiences for their scholars. Lead teachers plan and deliver effective lessons, collaborate within grade-level and curricular teams, and build strong relationships with Alma families. Support is provided in all aspects of their work, while also allowing for the autonomy to make decisions that best serve the scholars. Alma del Mar is committed to supporting the long-term professional growth and career goals of its staff.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher required
• At least one year of full time teaching experience preferred
• Proven effectiveness leading all students to significant academic gains
• A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
• Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
• Strong team orientation
• Infectious joy

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach highly effective lessons
• Work as part of a grade level and curricular team
• Develop high leverage relationships with Alma families
• Ensure every scholar in their grade level achieves at high levels
• Develop the habits scholars will need to succeed
• Ensure scholars’ learning experience is truly powerful

Benefits

• 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
• Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
• Prep periods every day

What This Job Offers

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