PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Hiring for Elementary School Teacher Job at Somerville, MA Full Time

Upper Elementary Teacher
We are now accepting applications for an Upper Elementary Teacher.

CURRICULUM AND PLANNING

• Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
• Incorporates departmental/subject area expectations into lesson plans.
• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Activates and builds upon students’ prior skills, interests, and knowledge.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards, as identified on curriculum maps.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

• Interacts respectfully with all students.
• Conveys enthusiasm for subject matter.
• Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
• Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
• Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
• Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.

INSTRUCTION

• Communicates clear directions and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
• Communicates clearly and effectively through speech and writing.
• Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
• Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
• Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
• Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
• Executes departmental/subject area expectations into instruction.
• Designs, selects, and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
• Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

ASSESSMENT

• Aligns assessments with instructional goals.
• Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
• Provides ongoing, timely, and useful feedback to students.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies. Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
• Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
• Respectful, collegial, and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
• Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
• Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
• Reflects positively on the PHA community.
• Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
• Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.

Educational or other qualifications required:

• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• MA Licensure

Specific skills and/or competencies required:

• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values
• Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please describe how your educational philosophy aligns with PHA’s Mission: “Prospect Hill Academy Charter School will prepare each student for success in college, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and foster responsible citizenship.”

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DESE teaching certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location