Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher

Lawrence Family Development; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is seeking an Early Childhood Education teacher for grades 1/2. You will deliver the approved instructional program, plan and assess student progress, and align with Massachusetts standards and the school's mission.

Responsibilities include using Schoology for plans and grades, teaching in a two-year looping structure, supervising a paraprofessional when assigned, and communicating with families to improve student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood or related field.
• Massachusetts DESE license in PreK-2 or 1-6 is required.
• SEI endorsed or must become SEI endorsed by end of first year.
• Three years' experience preferred.
• Commitment to equity and urban education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional program aligned with MA Common Core and school standards.
• Use technology for remote learning if the district offers hybrid or remote modes.
• Utilize Schoology and grade system to post plans, attendance and grades.
• Teach within a two-year looping classroom structure.
• Manage classroom organization and disciplinary practices; align with enrichment curriculum.
• Document lesson plans, progress, attendance and portfolios as required.
• Supervise a paraprofessional if assigned and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Communicate with families to build strong partnerships and boost achievement.
• Support dual language goals and participate in school professional development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership ability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood (PreK-Grade 2 or 1-6)

DESE Massachusetts license (PreK-2 or 1-6)

Tools

Schoology

Grade recording system

Job description

Lawrence Family Development Charter School

www.lfdcs.org

Strengthening families…building community

As our Early Childhood Education Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering the instructional program approved by the school and for carrying out all planning, supervision and assessment of students in accord with the school's mission, policies and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the instructional program for all students to reflect content and standards for the LFDCS standards and benchmarks and aligned with the Massachusetts Common Core.
• Use technology for remote learning if school is in hybrid or full remote learning.
• Use the learning management system Schoology, and a grade recording system to post lesson plans and resources, and input attendance and grades.
• Teach in a two-year looping organization.
• Manage the organizational structure of the classroom to ensure sufficient instructional time, consistent discipline practicesand integration with the support and enrichment curriculum instruction.
• Complete all required documentation of the teaching program and student progress including daily and weekly lesson plans aligned with standards and benchmarks; student portfolios and assessments to determine individual progress; attendance and other documentation as required by law or by school administration.
• Supervise a paraprofessional, if assigned, by assigning relevant tasks and instructional responsibilities commensurate with experience and ability.
• Communicate with parents to ensure a cooperative family partnership in accord with the school's mission and to increase student achievement.
• Support the dual language goals of the school.
• Participate in and adopt school-based professional learning, innovations and technology advances.
• Invest in personal and professional development through ongoing training in accord with an approved professional development plan.
• Attend all meetings and professional development requirements after school.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood (PreK-Grade 2 or 1-6) andappropriate content subject area/grade level
• DESE Massachusetts license (PreK-2 or 1-6)
• SEI endorsed or must become SEI endorsed by the end of the first year
• 3 years' experience preferred
• Strong commitment to education reform initiatives, particularly raising educational equity for low-income and linguistic minority students
• Experience teaching urban students of Hispanic backgrounds preferred
• Commitment to the specific mission and goals of LFDCS
• Ability to work independently as a classroom leader and as a team member of the grade-level staff and school community
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of programs, applicationsand management systems.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated interpersonal, planningand organizational skills

Schedule: Full-Time, School-Year Position

Reports to: Head of School

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.