Elementary Teacher SY 25-26 (anticipated openings)

OptiRoi Media; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charter school dedicated to providing high-quality education and character development for students in grades K-5. As an Elementary Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping young minds through dynamic and engaging instruction. You will be responsible for planning and executing curriculum, monitoring student growth, and collaborating with fellow educators to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and contribute to a positive learning environment. If you are passionate about education and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and MA teaching certification required.
• Experience in urban settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction aligned with curricular guidance.
• Collaborate with educators to support student interventions.
• Maintain grading and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Instructional Planning

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preliminary MA Teaching Certification

SEI or RETELL Endorsement

Job description

Elementary Teacher SY 25-26 (anticipated openings)

Springfield, MA

Our Mission

“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life.

Who We Are

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free, public charter school offering a high-quality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield, MA. To learn more about MLKCSE please visit our website at: www.mlkcs.org

Position Description

We are looking for educators that are passionate about our profession and believe that quality matters. A teacher at MLKCSE holds primary responsibility and ownership for the instructional planning and execution of curriculum and monitoring the growth and success of their students.

The structure of each grade level team varies. We have a co-teaching model in Kindergarten and Grade 1. Grades K-3 are self-contained. Grades 4 and 5 are departmentalized. Each teacher on those teams teaches three rotations of the same grade level and core content (ELA, Math, or Science). Our class sizes are approximately 20 students. Class sizes cap at 22.

Responsibilities

• Submit daily attendance
• Manage student breakfast in the classroom
• Thoughtfully refine, supplement, and internalize our core curricular resources
• Deliver dynamic and creative instruction that is high quality, engaging, and aligned to MLKCSE curricular guidance, Common Core State Standards, and Massachusetts Frameworks
• Maintain grading of students in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Special Educators, ESL Educators, and Instructional Leaders to ensure students receive the necessary targeted interventions and support
• Participate in required collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, meetings, professional development, and school-wide functions
• Administer a variety of assessments, record and submit data, address findings, and integrate use of data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices and interventions
• Participate in regular interim data meetings with grade level team teachers and instructional leadership
• Identify students who are not meeting benchmarks and plan appropriate interventions, tiered small group and/or one-on-one targeted intervention and support to students
• Uphold our school’s values, school-wide key systems, and accountability systems for academics and character
• Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students, families, and colleagues regularly
• Meet our school expectations for professionalism and fulfill required responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
• Reports to the Principal

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Preliminary MA teaching certification or working toward earning MA teaching certification
• SEI or RETELL endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preferred, particularly in an urban setting
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply

Pay range for teachers

$50,000 - $95,000 USD

Apply for this job

* indicates a required field

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Location (City) *

Resume/CV *

Education

School * Select...

Degree * Select...

LinkedIn Profile

Website