SY 26-27 Teaching / Ins Support Assistant (Pre K - 8th Grade)

Conservatory Lab Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservatory Lab Charter School is seeking an Instructional Support Assistant to join a dynamic, urban education team at our Hancock/Dorchester campus in Boston. This full-time, on-site role supports the lead teacher, co-teaches, reinforces lessons, and helps with student progress and family communication.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of college, experience with children, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college required.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate on a professional team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast paced, highly demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher to create an optimal learning environment.
• Work as co-teacher/teaching assistant within the classroom.
• Implement the lead teacher's lesson plans.
• Reinforce lessons with one-on-one or small groups.
• Maintain records and assist with communications with families.
• Assist with instructional support and social-emotional support.

Skills

Oral communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

2 years of college

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

SY 26-27 Teaching / Ins Support Assistant (Pre K - 8th Grade)

Conservatory Lab Charter School – Hancock, Dorchester, Massachusetts

Conservatory Lab Charter School – UPPER GR3-8, Boston, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5959745

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!

Mission: 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 will positively impact children in other schools and programs.

Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting students to meet their full potential. We seek motivated, insightful individuals who are excited to collaborate with content teachers to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students. The ideal candidate will help to support a unique school culture and develop skills to support students through professional development, and coaching. Conservatory instructional support assistants work in teams with lead teachers to provide instructional and social-emotional support within the classroom. The School provides professional development integrated into the schedule every Wednesday to advance instructional practices and monitor student progress.

The CLCS Instructional Support Assistant is an individual with excellent classroom management skills. The ideal candidate is flexible and can adjust to the changing demands during the SY20-21 school year. The candidate should be comfortable in the classroom and able to adapt to a remote learning environment as necessary. The candidate should be proficient working with technology and familiar with some online teaching tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with lead teacher to support optimal learning environment for students
• Work as co-teacher/teaching assistant within the classroom
• Implement the lead teacher’s lesson plans
• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing materials one on one or in small groups
• Enforce school and class rules and routines to help students maintain scholarly behavior
• Assist lead teacher with record keeping
• Lead small group and individual instruction using identified scientific, research based interventions focused specifically on individual student difficulties
• Maintain records of interventions and progress monitoring to insure fidelity of implementation
• Support individual students in maintaining on task behaviors
• Collaborate with grade level special educators to implement supports and accommodations for individual students
• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining two way communication with families, including attending team/parent meetings as required
• Provide input to individual student success plans
• Assist with universal screening of students
• Utilize tracking systems to maintain lists of students participating in interventions
• Supervise student groups as assigned by the schedule
• Support students in successfully transitioning while maintaining
• Assist teacher with maintenance of classroom environment, including preparation for lessons and breakdown of activities
• Assist with administrative duties including but not limited arrival/ dismissal, lunch and recess.
• Utilize feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance to improve supports for students
• Substitute for classroom teacher during meetings, professional development as needed
• Supervise assigned lunch and recess duties
• Perform related duties as requested to support a safe learning environment
• Other duties as assigned

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

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 2 years of college
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong oral communication skills
• Flexible and able to work in a fast paced, highly demanding environment

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Early Childhood, Elementary, ESL or Special Education degree
• Bilingual - Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole

Salary commensurate with experience

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > Preschool
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School--Hancock, 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

• Required Documentation Upload:
• 1. Resume: Please submit an updated copy of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and achievements.
• 2. Licensure: If applicable to the position, we require a copy of your current professional licensure. Ensure that the license is valid and in good standing.
• 3. Degree: Kindly provide a copy of your highest educational degree relevant to the position.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate 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]