Grade 1 Teacher
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Job Description
Position:
Grade 1 Teacher Expanded Learning Time Program*
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
TheFletcher-MaynardCommunity:
Fletcher Maynard Academy is an inclusive student-centered elementary school serving students from PreK to Grade 5 in the heart of Cambridge. Our school is committed to equity innovation and academic excellence. FMA fosters a positive professional and collaborative environment where students thrive through strong relationships engaging instruction and a whole-child approach. We are proud of our culturally diverse community and work in partnership with families to close opportunity gaps and support every childs success.
The Opportunity:
The First Grade Teacher will:
- Establish a safe respectful inclusive and academically rigorous classroom environment aligned with FMAs core values: Cooperation Accountability Respect Engagement and Safety (Our Five Bees).
- Implement high-quality instruction using the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) and Illustrative Math curricula.
- Integrate social-emotional learning using a schoolwide program Wayfinder.
- Plan differentiated lessons that meet the academic and developmental needs of all students including English Learners students with IEPs and those needing enrichment or intervention.
- Use data-driven instructional practices including formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth and inform teaching.
- Collaborate with colleagues in grade-level and cross-grade teams specialists and support staff to ensure coherent integrated instruction.
- Maintain strong communication with families and caregivers fostering partnerships that support student learning and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate records for attendance academic progress and student behavior using school and district platforms (e.g. Aspen Educators Handbook).
- Participate in professional development instructional rounds and schoolwide improvement initiatives to support student achievement and school climate.
*Please note that the Expanded Learning Time program requires an 8 hour and 25 minute workday for this position.
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Grade 1st Teacheryou will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Massachusetts State Elementary 1-6 teacher certification and SEI Endorsement (required)
- Bachelors degree required from an accredited college or university Masters degree in elementary education preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion and culturally responsive teaching
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn CKLA Illustrative Math and SEL programming
- Experience in an urban public school or diverse learning environment
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and trauma-informed practices
- Bilingual or multilingual skills (especially Spanish Haitian Creole Portuguese or Amharic)
At FMA we believe that culture creativity and academic challenge should be at the center of every classroom. If you are ready to help us continue building a vibrant inclusive school community we welcome your application. For more information contact Mr. Robert Tynes Principal Fletcher Maynard Academy at or.
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
Employment Type
Full-Time
