Kindergarten Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools seeks a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The role involves planning lessons aligned with Common Core Standards, assessing student performance, and maintaining communication with families. Ideal candidates will hold a valid teaching license and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Dedication to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• SEI Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to meet Common Core Standards.
• Assess student performance to guide instruction.
• Maintain communication with families about student progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Education

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Pre-k - 2

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Skills

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

• Kindergarten Teacher

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 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 various student learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students' families to support learning and regularly update them on academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to guide instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Pre-k - 2.
• A demonstrated belief that each student can achieve at high levels.
• Dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and 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.

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis 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. They encourage multilingual applicants, especially in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish, and select based on qualifications, merit, and ability.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Education and Training.
• Industries: Education Administration Programs.