SY 26-27 Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks passionate educators to develop and teach engaging, standards-aligned curriculum that weaves Expeditionary Learning and music into daily practice.

You will collaborate in teams, implement project-based learning, and engage students with data-driven instruction for strong academic and social-emotional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Require Bachelor's Degree and MTELs.
• SEI Endorsement required or preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach curriculum aligned with MA standards and Expeditionary Learning practices.
• Create assessments in grade-level teams to measure progress toward standards.
• Nurture high academic expectations and engage all students through diverse instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and support staff to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.
• Maintain regular communication with families about student progress and school events.
• Participate in school-wide committees and reflect on practice to improve student learning.

Skills

Strong communication

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MTELs

SEI Endorsement

Master's preferred

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:

• The ONLY charter school designated a \"School of Recognition\" by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across all subgroups.
• A finalist for the Pozen Prize in 2019, awarded for strong student growth.
• An \"El Sistema-inspired\" program, where students have music class every day and learn a wide variety of instruments.
• An EL Education school where project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes.
• A place where students implicitly learn to uplift each other, persevere, and cooperate through their experiences in music as well as academic classes.

Come join our community and be part of a unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education!

Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks teachers who are passionate about teaching, learning and developing curriculum that captures students' interests and connects them to the community. As an Expeditionary Learning school, we seek innovative, collaborative, and community-oriented educators who desire to build a unique culture and improve practice through reflection, professional development, and coaching. Conservatory teachers work in teams to ensure that the school's academic standards are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with MA standards. The school provides professional development integrated into the schedule every Wednesday, as well as daily opportunities to meet and plan with colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and teach curriculum that is aligned with the academic standards of the school and the State of Massachusetts, as well as Expeditionary Learning practices
• Develop assessments in grade level teams that measure progress toward the academic standards
• Nurture, maintain, and communicate high academic expectations for all students
• Incorporate direct instruction, small group work, projects, and cooperative learning to engage all students
• Work in collaboration with grade level team and support staff to problem solve and identify innovative, practical, and effective differentiation strategies to meet student learning needs and close achievement gaps by linking assessment to instruction
• Collaborate with support staff to develop instructional techniques and create classroom environments that align with the school's curriculum
• Identify student needs and partner with support staff in assessing and supporting students' health, social, and academic improvements
• Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers about student progress
• Collaborate with other personnel at the school
• Articulate school culture, vision, and mission to students and parents
• Share responsibility for celebrating grade level and school-wide activities
• Build a safe and supportive classroom culture, by teaching and overseeing daily \"crew\" to support community building and social emotional learning; Serve on school-wide teams and committees as needed
• Reflect on practice, using feedback from coaching and instructional team to refine practice and improve student learning
• Participate in regular sessions to look at student work (LASW), analyze data, and plan collaboratively
• Other duties as assigned

CLCS Job Description: \"This is a full-time, on-site position.\"

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant MTELs
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred

• 2-3 years of experience working with urban youth
• Master's Degree and certification SEI endorsement
• Experience in inclusion or Special needs classrooms

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that positively impact children in other schools and programs. At Conservatory Lab, we believe in the power of music and learning to transform the lives of our students and their families. At the core of our pioneering curriculum is the hybrid of two proven and exemplary programs: El Sistema and Expeditionary Learning. Both programs emphasize the experience of breaking through barriers in the pursuit of excellence - creating a culture and habit of perseverance. Taken together, these two programs motivate and nurture our students to become dedicated scholars, compassionate leaders, and skilled musicians.