Turnaround: Teacher - Early Childhood, K1 (SEI Endorsement Required) (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join their vibrant community. This role focuses on teaching young learners in a supportive environment, utilizing innovative curricula to foster academic success and personal development. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to serving educationally underserved populations, creating engaging learning experiences, and building strong relationships with students and families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to high achievement for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid Massachusetts Teaching License required.
• Experience in urban schools preferred, especially with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Early Childhood (Grades PK-2) in an SEI environment.
• Implement district learning goals using OWL curriculum.

Skills

Commitment to student success

Classroom management

Cultural proficiency

Effective communication

Parent engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts Teaching License for Early Childhood

Massachusetts SEI Endorsement

Tools

Opening The World of Learning (OWL) curriculum

TERC Investigations Math Curriculum

Job description

***This school has been designated as a Level 5 school by the State of Massachusetts. This designation allows districts to utilize the new tools granted in the landmark education reform law that was passed in 2010 to provide additional services for these schools. Some of these tools will allow for extended time and extra compensation where needed.

About UP Education Network

UP Education Network is a school turnaround organization whose mission is to rapidly transform chronically underperforming district schools into extraordinary schools that sustain high achievement over time. UP transforms schools into exceptional learning environments in partnership with families and communities. Students in UP schools cultivate sharp minds, share their kind hearts, and explore their path and potential. UP graduates succeed on the path to college and pursue their passions. Today, UP is the largest nonprofit school network in Massachusetts and is privileged to serve a highly diverse group of more than 2,500 PK-8th grade students across five schools in Boston and Lawrence. All of our school-based staff are district employees and receive district benefits.

Teaching at UP Education Network

UP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students on the path to and through college.

Desired Skills and Characteristics of an UP Teacher

• A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
• A capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Reports to: Principal

Responsibilities:

TEACH: Early Childhood (Grades PK-2) in an SEI environment

• Implement district learning goals and objectives using Opening The World of Learning (OWL) curriculum, in alignment with state frameworks.
• Create developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values relationships between child to child, child to curriculum, teacher to child, teacher to families and communities, and classrooms to schools through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Using the Rubric of Effective Teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess:

• Accountability for Student Achievement
• Communicating Content Knowledge
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
• Cultural Proficiency
• Parent/Family Engagement
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Qualifications-Required:

• Education: Hold a Bachelors degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Early Childhood
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR dual certification in ESL
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications-Preferred:

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Early Childhood or Education.
• Familiarity with the TERC Investigations Math Curriculum
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believe that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Terms: BTU, Group I

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.