Early Childhood Teacher K2 (Maternity Leave)

Conservatory Lab Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservatory Lab Charter School is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher K2 for a maternity leave period. The role involves developing and delivering a curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts standards within an Expeditionary Learning framework, and collaborating with grade-level teams to support student growth.

The school emphasizes project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics, with daily music classes and strong community ties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• MTELs required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Master’s Degree and SEI endorsement preferred.
• Experience with urban youth and inclusion settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach curriculum aligned with MA standards and Expeditionary Learning practices.
• Create assessments in grade-level teams to measure progress.
• Maintain high academic expectations and communicate with families.
• Differentiate instruction using direct instruction, small groups, projects, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with staff to implement effective differentiation and address student needs.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MTELs

Master’s Degree

SEI endorsement

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher K2 (Maternity Leave)

Conservatory Lab Charter School – Hancock, Dorchester, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5953575
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School, a community that stands out in Massachusetts:
The ONLY charter school designated a "School of Recognition" by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across all subgroups.

A finalist for the Pozen Prize in 2019, awarded for strong student growth.

An "El Sistema-inspired" program, where students have music class every day and learn a wide variety of instruments.

An EL Education school where project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes.

A place where students implicitly learn to uplift each other, persevere, and cooperate through their experiences in music as well as academic classes.

Come join our community and be part of a unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education!

MISSION: Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs.

Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks teachers who are passionate about teaching, learning, and developing curriculum that captures students’ interests and connects them to the community. As an Expeditionary Learning school, we seek innovative, collaborative, and community-oriented educators who desire to build a unique culture and improve practice through reflection, professional development, and coaching. Conservatory teachers work in teams to ensure that the school’s academic standards are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with MA standards. The school provides professional development integrated into the schedule every Wednesday, as well as daily opportunities to meet and plan with colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and teach curriculum that is aligned with the academic standards of the school and the State of Massachusetts, as well as Expeditionary Learning practices.
• Develop assessments in grade level teams that measure progress toward the academic standards.
• Nurture, maintain, and communicate high academic expectations for all students.
• Incorporate direct instruction, small group work, projects, and cooperative learning to engage all students.
• Work in collaboration with grade level team and support staff to problem solve and identify innovative, practical, and effective differentiation strategies to meet student learning needs and close achievement gaps by linking assessment to instruction.
• Collaborate with support staff to develop instructional techniques and create classroom environments that align with the school’s curriculum.
• Identify student needs and partner with support staff in assessing and supporting students’ health, social, and academic improvements.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers about student progress.
• Collaborate with other personnel at the school.
• Articulate school culture, vision, and mission to students and parents.
• Share responsibility for celebrating grade level and school-wide activities.
• Build a safe and supportive classroom culture, by teaching and overseeing daily "crew" to support community building and social emotional learning; Serve on school-wide teams and committees as needed.
• Reflect on practice, using feedback from coaching and instructional team to refine practice and improve student learning.
• Participate in regular sessions to look at student work (LASW), analyze data, and plan collaboratively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant MTELs
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of experience working with urban youth
• Master’s Degree and certification SEI endorsement
• Experience in inclusion or Special needs classrooms

Salary commensurate with experience.

Required Documentation Upload

• 1. Resume: Please submit an updated copy of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and achievements.
• 2. Licensure: If applicable to the position, we require a copy of your current professional licensure. Ensure that the license is valid and in good standing.
• 3. Degree: Kindly provide a copy of your highest educational degree relevant to the position.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Burgos, Senior Director of Operations
• 395 Columbia Rd
• Boston, Massachusetts 02125
• Phone: [phone] x103
• Email: [e-mail]