Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville, Massachusetts is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher starting on August 19, 2026. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in early childhood education, with a strong focus on integrating diverse learning styles and creating an inclusive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, Massachusetts Teaching Licensure is preferred, and should be committed to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in early childhood education, preferably in urban settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents.

Skills

Understanding of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MA Teaching Licensure

Job description

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School – Early Childhood Campus, Somerville, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

Who Are We?

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 900 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community – with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

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.
• Maintains 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in early childhood age levels, and in an urban school, highly desired.
• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• MA Teaching Licensure preferred.
• 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, immigration status, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.