SY 26-27: Associate Teacher (maternity leave)

Bridge Boston Charter School is an inclusive and joyful community that combines a dynamic academic and social-emotional learning program with an innovative full-service model to meet the needs of the whole child and ensure our Scholars can achieve their greatest potential in high school and beyond.

Bridge Boston Charter School is a tuition-free, K1-8 public school serving 335 students in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and the surrounding community—many of whom have experienced social, emotional, and developmental barriers to learning. Bridge Boston’s robust social-emotional program is designed to support students who have experienced trauma in their homes and communities.

Core Values

• Joy: We bring positive energy to everything we do and create opportunities to celebrate individual and collective success.
• Achievement: We strive for excellence and hold each other accountable to the highest standards.
• Generosity: We look for opportunities to help one another and lift up other members of our community.
• Unity: We are one team and resolve differences respectfully to move forward together.
• Acceptance: We create an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels known and valued.
• Resilience: We confront challenges head-on and never give up.

Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the curriculum and lesson plans to provide students with academic support.
• Collaborate with the DCI, Senior Director of Academic Support, Assistant Principal, and Lead Teachers to identify students who require small group intervention.
• Plan daily small group lessons in ELA or Math using data and intervention resources.
• Work with students individually or in small groups when intervention is required.
• Cover for lead teachers in the event of an absence, based on sub availability and Director assignments.

Classroom Culture & Management Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the high standards of student behavior set by the lead teacher to achieve optimal learning.
• Adhere to and promote Bridge Boston’s MTSS expectations, JAGUAR values, and social/emotional learning policies.
• Monitor lunch, recess, and hallway transitions.

Professional Development Responsibilities

• Participate in grade level, division level, and school-wide professional development as directed by school administration.
• Maintain professional competence through additional in-service activities and other learning opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate with lead teachers, parents, administration, and colleagues in a timely, consistent manner.
• Partner with the Culture Team, Special Education, and English Language Learning departments to leverage supports for students.
• Submit behavior and academic reports in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Bridge Boston schoolwide protocols, policies, and regulations.
• Participate in required family engagement activities such as parent-teacher conferences, parent-admin dinners, school music concerts, and student awards programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Division/Department Leader.

Requirements

• BA or BS required.
• Prior experience serving in an urban school setting preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity.
• Clear willingness to make and learn from mistakes.
• Ability to be flexible with a variety of tasks and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptive, flexible, and resourceful problem solver.
• “Self-starter” and team player attitude—working to address and resolve issues with a team focus.
• Willingness to hold students accountable for meeting high expectations in academics and behavior.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.

Pay

Salary Range: See our teaching salary scales here.