Kindergarten Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools - New Bedford, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

New Bedford, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Kindergarten Teacher at New Bedford Public Schools is responsible for delivering high-quality education to young learners, ensuring that lessons are aligned with the Common Core Standards and Massachusetts State Frameworks. The role emphasizes fostering independent thinking, creative problem-solving, and intellectual curiosity among students. The teacher will engage with families to support student learning and assess student performance to inform instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
• Use data to inform instruction, track student progress, and evaluate personal teaching effectiveness through self-evaluation and goal setting.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for the level and subject taught.
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet a variety of student learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students' families to support their learning and provide regular updates on their children's academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Massachusetts teaching certification for Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching or working with young children.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Experience with data-driven instruction and assessment.
• Familiarity with the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.
• Professional development opportunities.