ANTICIPATED TEACHER - KINDERGARTEN - SY 26-27

About the role

The Lawrence Early Childhood Center is seeking a Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate believes all students are capable of learning and demonstrates a commitment to inclusive practices and collaborative planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach core content classes in a self-contained classroom/homeroom, including ELA (CKLA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to meet the needs of each student
• Attend and actively engage in grade-level and content vertical planning meetings
• Participate in IEP, 504, student support, and team meetings as required
• Establish and maintain effective collaboration with grade-level paraprofessionals
• Participate in school events such as curriculum night, report card nights, and family engagement opportunities
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and support student learning growth
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom activities
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice
• Support and uphold school policies, values, and goals
• Create a classroom environment that is culturally responsive and conducive to learning, is age-appropriate and considers the interests of the students using a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, hands-on and play-based learning, discovery/center-based learning, etc.
• Uses relationship building as the foundation for behavior management and utilizes restorative practices to address behavior concerns
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in fulfilling teacher evaluation procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts DESE Early Childhood (PreK-2) teaching license SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement required
• Experience teaching in urban public school settings preferred
• Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
• U.S. citizenship, residency, or valid work authorization required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood development and best instructional practices
• Familiarity with the CKLA curriculum and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using instructional technology
• Cultural competency and commitment to serving a diverse student population
• Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and support staff
• Willingness to reflect on practice and implement feedback