Grade 2 Teacher- School Year 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a dedicated Grade 2 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at New Bedford Public Schools. This full-time role emphasizes an inclusive curriculum and community engagement, focusing on helping students meet and exceed academic standards. Candidates must be licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Excellent teamwork and a commitment to lifelong learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed standards.
• Use data to inform instruction and track student progress.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families.
• Assess student performance using various assessments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills

SEI Endorsement

Belief that each student can achieve at high levels

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Overview

New Bedford Public Schools Charles S. Ashley Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Grade 2 Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

Job Details

• Job ID: 5703339
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 11, 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 of 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
• 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

EEO Statement: 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.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Yadira Boone, Manager of Educator Quality
• 122 Rochambeau St.
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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