Elementary Teacher (K1-2)
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
Lead Teacher (Elementary K1-2nd)
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is committed to providing an academically rigorous culturally responsive education that prepares students to become thoughtful scholars responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Through high expectations strong relationships and a commitment to continuous improvement Banneker fosters a learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve excellence.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School seeks a passionate and dedicated educator who believes that all students can achieve at high levels. The successful candidate will create a challenging and supportive learning environment deliver high-quality instruction and contribute to a collaborative professional culture focused on student success.
- Bachelors degree in Education or a related field; Masters degree preferred
- Valid Massachusetts teaching license or eligibility for licensure
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices and curriculum development
- Commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive teaching
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to use assessment data to inform instruction and accelerate student achievement
- Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
- Plan and deliver engaging standards-based instruction aligned with state frameworks and school expectations
- Establish and maintain a safe respectful and inclusive classroom environment
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis
- Collaborate with colleagues through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) coaching cycles and school-based professional development
- Build strong partnerships with families to support student success
- Participate actively in the schools continuous improvement efforts
- Uphold and promote the mission values and culture of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School offers a competitive salary and benefits package ongoing professional development opportunities instructional coaching and a collaborative work environment dedicated to educator growth and student achievement.
Non- Discrimination
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School strives to provide a safe respectful and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in our school. Banneker prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin physical or mental disability religion veteran status homelessness and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to admission or treatment of students in its programs and activities or in employment and application for employment.
The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School does not discriminate in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis of race color religious creed sex age national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability (including but not limited to intellectual disability past or present history of mental disorder physical disability or learning disability) genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Massachusetts state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Inquiries regarding the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to:
Required Experience:
Junior IC