4th Grade Teacher

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a passionate 4th Grade Teacher for New Bedford Public Schools. The ideal candidate will provide rigorous lessons aligned to Common Core Standards, fostering independent thinking and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities include planning engaging instruction, assessing student performance, and maintaining communication with families. Candidates with diverse skills and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a commitment to a community embracing diversity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Common Core Standards and Massachusetts State Frameworks.
• Experience with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for varied learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to meet Common Core Standards.
• Use data to inform instruction and assess student performance.
• Communicate regularly with families about children's progress.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills

Lifelong learning and reflection

Education

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1-6

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

4th Grade Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

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 data to inform instruction, track student progress, and track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets Massachusetts DESE and Common Core Standards for the level and subject taught.
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet a variety of student learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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.