Grade 4 Teacher

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School seeks an experienced, collaborative, and energetic teacher to join the district for a position as a Grade 4 Teacher. Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School (AKFCS) provides an education to 1426 students in grades kindergarten through twelve, comprising an Elementary, Middle and High School. AKFCS values flexible educators who possess an optimistic, growth-oriented mindset regarding learning, for themselves, staff, and students. The District seeks to reflect the increasingly diverse world in which we live. We strive to provide our students with an exceptional education in a caring community of students, families, faculty, and staff that represents a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure opportunities for all students regardless of gender, race, religion, color, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender identity, or economic background. In support of our objective, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School will: - Continue to give special importance to the inclusion within our student body, our faculty, and our staff of persons from all groups within our society, including those who have experienced prejudice and disadvantage. - Provide all members of the district with a range of appropriate opportunities to develop skills for living in a diverse community and integrate diversity initiatives throughout the AKFCS experience. - Support the philosophy of our International Baccalaureate Program, which is aimed at developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. - Empower all members of our community to share and celebrate their differences as well as their common experiences to foster a culturally responsive education. - Support the mission of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing a classical liberal arts education grounded in the great works of Western Civilization and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation. As a Grade 4 Classroom Teacher, the ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students. The primary focus will be to facilitate student growth and development, ensuring that they achieve academic excellence and acquire essential skills and knowledge. You will work closely with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive and inclusive classroom community. Monitoring and assessing of progress: - Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather data to monitor student mastery of instructional content, to improve instruction, and to assess the comparative performance of subgroups within the classroom. - Reflect on practice in collaboration with administrators and colleagues, monitor personal and professional growth, and pursue professional development in needed areas. - Perform relevant tasks and duties assigned by the Principal. Responsibilities: - Curriculum Development: Design and implement an effective and comprehensive curriculum, aligning with the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and district standards. - Instructional Planning: Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students in the classroom. - Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-organized classroom environment that fosters a positive learning atmosphere. - Teaching and Facilitation: Deliver engaging and differentiated instruction, utilizing various teaching strategies and technologies to enhance student understanding and participation. - Assessment and Evaluation: Regularly assess student progress and performance through formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to support individualized learning goals. - Individualized Support: Identify and address the unique learning needs of students, including those with special needs, by implementing appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions. - Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders to support student learning, share best practices, and promote effective communication channels. - Parent Engagement: Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians, providing regular updates on student progress, addressing concerns, and seeking their involvement in their child's education. - Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional growth and stay abreast of educational research, pedagogical trends, and best practices in education. - School and Community Involvement: Participate actively in school-wide events, committees, and professional learning communities, and contribute to the broader educational community. Qualifications: - Education: Hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Possessing a master's degree in education or a relevant subject area is preferred. - Certification: Hold a valid elementary Massachusetts teaching license or certification for elementary education. - Experience: Have prior experience working as a classroom teacher, preferably in Grade 4 or within the elementary school setting. - - Experience with the WONDERS ELA curriculum is preferred. - Content Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, as well as effective instructional strategies and assessment techniques. - Classroom Management: Exhibit excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. - Communication: Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community. - Collaboration: Show a willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, actively participating in professional learning communities and sharing insights and resources with colleagues. - Technology Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in integrating technology into instructional practices to enhance teaching and learning experiences. - Flexibility: Adapt teaching strategies and approaches to meet the individual needs of diverse learners and accommodate the changing demands of the classroom environment. - Passion for Education: Exhibit a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students. - Current authorization to work in the United States. Compensation: Full Time Exempt Salary Position in accordance with the established Teacher's Salary Scale. AKFCS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Dental/Vision Life Insurance 403(b) with match Stipend for professional/personal development Dash Pass YMCA Discounts Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System Comprehensive Private leave program including Long term disability Sick time with sick bank Personal days Health Reimbursement Arrangement & flexible spending account Equipment Used: Basic office equipment including computers, copy machines, calculators, telephones, facsimile machines, overhead projectors Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand. Specific activities may generate dust and/or non toxic fumes. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, write, use their hands and fingers, manipulate keys on a keyboard, walk, stand, travel from one area/building to another, stoop, reach, and kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Some light lifting and/or carrying may be required. Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.