SY 26-27: RESIDENT TEACHER

Bridge Boston Charter School•Boston, MA

17d

About The Position

The Resident Teacher (RT) position is connected to BridgeYou, which is Bridge Boston Charter School’s very own teacher development program. RTs have a carefully designed set of responsibilities that allow them to gradually assume lead teaching responsibilities throughout the year. While RTs are not lead teachers on Day 1, they are expected to start the school year off with more significant teaching responsibilities than an Associate Teacher / paraprofessional. RTs are expected to attend BridgeYou courses that meet roughly one night per week for the entire school year, focusing on a range of best practices as well as preparation for the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The RT will work collaboratively with and receive support from the Director of Professional Learning and their respected Dean of Curriculum and Intervention (DCI). The RT will report directly to their assigned DCI. The precise grade assignment for this position has yet to be determined and will depend on the qualifications and background of the person to be hired as well as the staffing needs of the school.

Requirements

BA or BS required (in education preferred)
Prior experience with classroom management, and teaching k-8 students is required (teacher prep programs, teaching apprenticeships, teaching fellow programs or the like are a few qualifying examples)
Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity
Clear willingness to make and learn from mistakes
Ability to be flexible with a variety of tasks and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Adaptive, flexible, and resourceful problem solver
Have a “self-starter” and team player attitude – working to address and resolve issues with a team focus
Willingness to hold students accountable for meeting high expectations in academics and behavior in a way that preserves their dignity
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong work ethic and sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching a diverse body of students in a school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Become familiar with the curriculums of your assigned grade
Work with the assigned lead teacher to identify the subjects and lessons that you will lead or co-lead together
Commit to observing and leading in lesson plans that have clear objectives, a consistent teacher/student engagement ratio and more in order to provide students with benchmark/standard based instruction and proper academic support
Communicate with students as a “warm demander” with a Responsive Classroom approach, which leads lessons in a way that allows for modeling, peer collaboration and independent practice
Collaborate with the DCI, Senior Director of Academic Support, Assistant Principal and Lead Teachers to identify students who require small group intervention
Plan daily, academically driven, small group lessons and/or whole group lessons in collaboration with the Mentor Teacher
Use data and intervention resources as needed to make sure that all students have access to meeting the lesson objectives and grade level benchmarks
Work with students individually or in small groups when intervention is required
Assume the lead and cover for your Mentor Teacher in the event of an absence (Assignments and supports may be provided by the Assistant Principal)
Maintain and support the high standards of student behavior set by the school’s cultural and practiced norms of Responsive Classroom paired with the school’s behavior matrix in order to achieve optimal learning
Adhere to & promote Bridge Boston’s MTSS expectations, JAGUAR values and social/emotional learning policies
Monitor lunch, recess, and hallway transitions without being distracted by technology as student safety is always the priority
Participate in grade level, division level, and school-wide professional development as directed by school administration
Maintain professional competence through participation in additional in-service activities and other learning opportunities and/or self-selected professional growth activities
Attend all BridgeYou courses as directed and outlined by the Director of Professional Learning (DPL)
Complete all BridgeYou assignments as related to the Resident Teacher Program
Join group and individual check-in meetings around your growth and development as an effective lead teacher
Communicate with your assigned lead teacher , other teachers on your team, parents, administration, and colleagues in a timely, consistent manner in person and in writing
Partner with the Culture Team, Special Education, and English Language Learning departments to leverage supports that will advance the individual needs of students
Submit behavioral and academic reports in a timely manner
Adhere to Bridge Boston schoolwide protocols, policies, and regulations
Be actively present in your role when you are around students at all times (ie, staying alert, keeping eyes on students, being aware of student activity and needs, and only using your phone for work related needs)
Participate in required family engagement activities such as parent-teacher conferences, parent-admin dinners, school music concerts, student awards programs and other school wide events
Perform other related duties as assigned by Division/Department Leader