SEI Math Teacher, Gr. 6-8, Vassal Lane Upper School (SY 25-26)

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an SEI Math Teacher for grades 6-8 to provide culturally responsive math instruction tailored for English learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong math background and experience working with diverse student populations. Join a team committed to equity in education and embrace the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Educator License in Math 5-8 and SEI Endorsement required.
• Proficiency in English and fluency in another language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and modify math lessons for English learners.
• Work cooperatively with staff and attend professional learning opportunities.
• Keep accurate grades and communicate with parents.

Skills

Culturally Responsive Instruction

Collaboration

Scaffolding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Job description

Position :

SEI Math Teacher, Grades 6-8

Multilingual Learner Education Department/Vassal Lane Upper School

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

The Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), in partnership with our families and community, provides all students with rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning as well as the social, emotional, and academic supports each student needs to achieve their goals and post-secondary success as engaged community members. CPS students and staff, as members of a learning organization engaged in continuous improvement, will demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace risk taking and innovation.

About 7,000 students choose CPS each year, and our diverse student enrollment continues to rise. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 70 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Role:

The SEI Math teacher will teach math to English Learners in grades 6-8 in the Sheltered English Immersion Program at the Vassal Lane Upper School using the Math Department Curriculum, the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks and appropriate English language development pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan grade-level math lessons that are appropriately scaffolded for English language learners.
• Modify math department curriculumto fit the academic, linguistic, and literacy needs of EL/SLIFE students.
• Work cooperatively with personnel from the MLE Department, Math Department, and Vassal Lane Upper School staff.
• Provide culturally responsive instruction for EL students.
• Attend school-based and department professional learning opportunities
• Keep accurate grades and communicate with parents on a regular basis throughout the year.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Multilingual Learner Education

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming SEI Math Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Massachusetts Educator License in Math 5-8 and SEI Endorsement required; additional ESL 5-12 license preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a concentration in mathematics.
• One or more years’ experience working with diverse student populations in grades 6-12 in an urban, multicultural setting preferred.
• Proficiency in English and fluency in a language other than English (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Amharic, or Arabic) preferred.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.