1st Grade Teacher - 3490

Sgt William H Carney Academy; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sgt William H Carney Academy in New Bedford, MA is seeking a qualified educator to provide rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core Standards and Massachusetts State Frameworks. The teacher will use data to inform instruction, track student progress, and set personal goals with students.

The role requires differentiation for diverse learners, strong communication with families, collaboration with staff, and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices consistent with DESE guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field.
• Massachusetts licensure preferred; be eligible for or hold DESE license (1-6).
• SEI endorsement or willingness to pursue one; experience with inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction aligned to Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks.
• Use data to inform instruction, track student progress and personal growth.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction meeting MA DESE and Common Core Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Maintain active communication with families about academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Data-informed instruction

Differentiation

Family communication

Collaboration

SEI Endorsement

SPED inclusion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts teaching license (1-6)

Job description

New Bedford Public School District Sgt William H Carney Academy - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Summary:

• Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks
• Use of data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths
• Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1-6
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
• SEI Endorsement
• SPED inclusion experience preferred.

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principal or Designee
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andrea Abreu , Principal
• Sgt William H Carney Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]