SY 26-27 Elementary Teacher Gr 5 Leave Coverage Dec- May

Conservatory Lab Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservatory Lab Charter School, located in Boston, MA, seeks a full-time Elementary Teacher for Grade 5 leave coverage from December through May. The role emphasizes Expeditionary Learning, project-based instruction, and daily instrumental music integration.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with MTELs and SEI endorsement; strong communication skills are essential. The school offers collaborative planning and weekly coaching in a dynamic urban education setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree and MTELs.
• SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach curriculum aligned with MA standards and Expeditionary Learning practices.
• Develop assessments in grade level teams to measure progress toward standards.
• Nurture and communicate high academic expectations for all students.
• Incorporate direct instruction, small group work, projects, and cooperative learning to engage all students.
• Collaborate with grade level team and support staff to differentiate instruction and close achievement gaps.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MTELs

SEI Endorsement

Job description

SY 26-27 Elementary Teacher Gr 5 Leave Coverage Dec- May

Conservatory Lab Charter School UPPER GR3-8 - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5959714
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 to $100,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School UPPER GR3-8

Conservatory Lab Charter School is K1 through grade 8 school that strives to develop scholars, artists, and leaders in our community. Students participate in daily instrumental music instruction throughout their CLCS career. CLCS also believes that students learn the most when they are immersed in a topic, as such, CLCS teachers guide students through project-based learning to connect content standards to the world around them, but most importantly to their local community.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Burgos , Senior Director of Operations


• 395 Columbia Rd


• Boston, Massachusetts 02125


• Phone: [phone] x103


• Email: [e-mail]

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