Grade 1 Teacher (School Year 2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bedford is seeking a Grade 1 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate will provide rigorous instruction aligned with Common Core Standards, engage in effective communication with families, and reflect a commitment to diversity. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and licensure for grades 1-6. This full-time position comes with the opportunity to foster an inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students can achieve excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed to teach grades 1-6 by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Demonstrated belief that every student can achieve at high levels.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
• SEI Endorsement.
• SPED inclusion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement rigorous lessons aligned with Common Core Standards.
• Use data to inform instruction and track student progress.
• Maintain communication with families regarding student performance.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
• Communicate with families about academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiation of instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Job description

Grade 1 Teacher (School Year 2026-2027)

New Bedford Public Schools – Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026.

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.

Objective

• Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
• Use data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught.
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their 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, 1-6.
• 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.
• SPED inclusion experience preferred.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: School Principal or Designee.
• Rate: In accordance with the NBEA 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 assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Lisa Wheelden
• 145 Essex St.
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745
• Phone: [phone] x2263
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]