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 in order to meet the needs of the whole child and ensure our Scholars can achieve their greatest potential in high school and beyond.
VISION
In collaboration with our families and community partners, we shape curious, creative, and resilient 21st-century Scholars who are equipped to make a bold difference in our world.
Overview
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 with an eye to supporting students who have experienced trauma in their homes and communities.
CORE VALUES
Joy: We try to bring a positive energy to everything we do and create opportunities to celebrate our individual and collective success.
Achievement: We strive for excellence and hold each other and ourselves accountable to the highest of 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 our differences respectfully so we can move forward as a united front.
Acceptance: We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels known and valued.
Resilience: We confront challenges and adversity head-on and never, ever give up.
Bridge Boston also has a Foundation Board that is a 501c non-profit for fundraising to support the school.
Learn more about Bridge Boston here.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the DCI: K1-1 or DCI: 2-4, a BBCS Associate Teacher for Lower Division will support the lead teacher in his/her efforts to ensure the academic and social emotional growth of all students in the classroom. The precise grade assignment for this position has yet to be determined and will depend on the qualifications and background of the person to be hired as well as the staffing needs of the school.
Specifically, they will be responsible for:
Instructional Responsibilities
Become familiar with the curriculum and lesson plans in order to provide students with academic support
Collaborate with the Director of Academic Intervention, Lower Division Director and Lead Teachers to identify students who require small group intervention
Plan daily small group lessons in ELA or Math using Bridge's intervention curriculum
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 in order to achieve optimal learning
Adhere to & promote Bridge Boston’s Positive Behavior Intervention System 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 participation in additional in-service activities and other learning opportunities and/or self-selected professional growth activities
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 that will advance the individual needs of 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
Qualifications
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
Have a “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
Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@bridgebostoncs.org 857-229-1601.
Bridge Bostonis proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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