Teacher, Grade 1, Graham & Parks School

Position: Teacher, Grade 1Graham & Parks SchoolGraham and Parks School Community:Graham & Parks School is a vibrant, multicultural, multilingual learning community located in Cambridge, MA. At Graham & Parks, we take pride in the richness of our school's diversity and foster equity, antiracism, and inclusion. Our students come from all over the world and speak over 30 languages.We are committed to a child-centered, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning where all children feel safe and a sense of belonging. We work hard to strike the right balance of support and challenge for each child. The work that students, faculty, and staff engage in can be characterized by collaboration, perseverance, and risk-taking. Our goal is to ensure each child thrives.The Opportunity:Graham & Parks School is seeking a talented grade 1 teacher to join our caring and innovative learning community. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the Common Core. They will set high expectations for all students and utilize scaffolding and differentiation to support students. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness of the unique developmental needs of young people in this age band. As a professional, the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of the Graham & Parks School and be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting, and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnelIncorporate a variety of assessment strategies, including district-wide exams and formative assessment in order to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needsIntegrating social learning into the classroom will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning communityPartner with families and include them in the students' learning and development, as well as encourage families to further the mission of the schoolBuild on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizationsYour Skill Set:As the incoming Grade 1 Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferredAt least two years of full-time classroom instructionMassachusetts State Early Childhood certification is requiredExperience working in an urban educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, is preferredA strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excelHow to Join Our Team:Apply online at www.cpsd.us. 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.