Teacher - Arts Gr K-6 SY25-26
Teacher - Arts Gr K-6 SY25-26
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At James W Hennigan Elementary we are dedicated to fostering equitable learning experiences that empower all students to succeed. Rooted in the belief that every child can and will learn we embrace a diverse inclusive and globally competent educational environment. Our educators cultivate an openminded collaborative mindset ensuring that all students have the right and ability to access rigorous standardsaligned instruction through effective teaching. We prioritize gradelevel learning that honors best practices while also nurturing socialemotional growth and cultural awareness. At the Hennigan we seek educators who uphold high expectations aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) while also championing equity social justice and antiracist practices. Together we prepare scholars to engage thoughtfully in a global society equipping them with the skills to collaborate think critically and respect diverse perspectives. We are champions for our scholars.
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Arts Teacherwho 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/Head of School
Responsibilities
Teach: Arts
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
(IIA1. Quality of Effort and Work IID2. High ExpectationsIB2. Adjustments to Practice)
- Sets ambitious learning goals for all students creates cognitively demanding tasks and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort
- Assesses students understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
- Passionate and optimistic about their students their content and the teaching profession
- Communicating Content Knowledge
(IA1. Subject Matter Knowledge IA4. WellStructured Lessons)
- Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
- Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in realworld settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
- Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
- Equitable & Effective Instruction
(IIA3. Meeting Diverse Needs IIA2. Student Engagement IIB1. Safe Learning Environment)
- Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
- Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participation
- Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
- Cultural Proficiency
(IIC1. Respects Differences IIC2. Maintains a Respectful Environment)
- Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students diverse backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respected
- Parent/Family Engagement
(IIIA1. Parent/Family Engagement)
- Engages with families and builds collaborative respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
- Professional Reflection & Collaboration
(IVA1. Reflective Practice IVC1. Professional Collaboration)
- Regularly reflects on practice seeks and responds to feedback and demonstrates selfawareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
- Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
Qualifications Required
- Education: Hold a Bachelors degree.
- Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Arts at the appropriate level.
- Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
- Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
- 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.
- BPS values linguistic diversity and believes 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
The start and end times of BPS schools vary as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
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 biasbased intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Employment Type
Full-Time
