Elementary School Teacher- Generalist

Austin Community College; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public charter school in Lawrence, MA, is seeking passionate educators to teach various subjects in self-contained classrooms. They must develop inclusive learning environments and collaborate with teams to create high-quality instructional materials. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and ideally have experience working with school-aged children. The school is committed to professional development, ensuring educators thrive in their roles. Opportunities for continuous learning and an emphasis on student success are central to the educational model.

Qualifications

• Passion for CDCPS' mission and values.
• Preferred experience working with school-aged children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subject areas in a self-contained classroom.
• Develop a strong classroom culture built on respect.
• Collaborate with teams to create instructional materials.

Skills

Collaborative planning

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks passionate educators with outstanding academic backgrounds to work with our school teams, renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social, emotional, and holistic well-being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers, ensuring our students' success.

CDCPS teachers are passionate educators who are excited about their teaching content. Our teachers deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous curriculum and instruction designed to challenge and promote student success. In addition, our teachers participate in internal and external professional development opportunities which equip our teachers with the latest and best social-emotional, culturally responsive, and pedagogical instruction practices. As a result, CDCPS teachers thrive and flourish because they are continuous learners, constantly improving and developing their skills.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Teach all subject areas in a self-contained classroom with the support of a co‑teaching model
• Develop a strong classroom culture that is built on a foundation of respect, care, and high expectations, often within a co‑teaching model
• Collaborate with grade‑level and content teams, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction, and Heads of Schools to create and implement high‑quality instructional materials.
• Create a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment while applying research‑based curricula and social‑emotional strategies to support the holistic child
• Use formative and summative data to determine students’ needs and create action plans for student success in collaboration with grade level and administrative team
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Attend key whole‑school events (i.e., Back to School Nights and Family Conferences)
• Participate in two‑week training in the summer, and during the school year, participate in a year‑long professional development series during early release days
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Previous experience working with school‑aged children is preferred
• Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem‑solving
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies
• Ability to obtain licensure and/or pass all required MTELs within a year of employment

* Community Day Charter Public School participates in the E-Verify program to determine the immigration and work‑eligibility status of prospective employees. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work documents for more information.

* Community Day Charter Public School is affiliated with The Community Group (TCG), a private, nonprofit organization that has been creating opportunities through education since 1970. TCG manages various programs, including a network of early childhood and out‑of‑school time programs, a K1-8 charter public school, training programs, and a child care resource and referral program, Child Care Circuit.

* The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. In addition, we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.