Grade 1 Teacher- School Year 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education

New Bedford (MA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Grade 1 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This role requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive curriculum that reflects the diversity of students.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, assessing student progress, and maintaining communication with families. Candidates should possess a teaching license and demonstrate a belief that every student can succeed.

Qualifications

Dedication to inclusion and diversity in the curriculum.
Track record of helping students achieve high levels.
Ability to assess student performance effectively.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction for students to meet standards.
Use data to inform instruction and track progress.
Maintain active communication with families about progress.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills

Dedication to lifelong learning

Ability to implement differentiated instruction

Education

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

New Bedford Public Schools Hayden-McFadden Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Grade 1 Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

Position: Teacher at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5683146
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position

Teacher

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
Use data to inform instruction, track student progress, and manage self-evaluation and goal setting.
Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for the level and subject taught.
Differentiated instruction to meet a variety of student learning needs and strengths.
Maintain active communication with students’ families to support learning and regularly report on children’s academic and social progress.
Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
SEI Endorsement.

Terms of Employment

Reports to: School Principal
Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here.

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

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