ELEMENTARY TEACHER

This position is part of the FRCSTA bargaining unit. Salary is commensurate with experience, including education level and professional-level years of service.
Reports to: Building Principal or Designee
Location: Elementary School
Subject: Elementary Education
Foxborough Regional Charter School District is committed to creating a work environment that celebrates and promotes diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

Teaches subject matter and skills to all students, contributing to their development as mature, knowledgeable, and responsible learners. Candidates should be able to demonstrate mastery of child development, subject knowledge, common core state standards, a proven ability to manage a classroom, the desire and ability to work up to the standards of a high-performing team, and an entrepreneurial spirit and approach to teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS- REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Will be required to be SEI Endorsed within one year of employment
• A teaching License is not required; must pass MTEL Exams within one year of hire
• Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified in the area of licensure
• Candidates are subject to background checks, including CORI clearance and fingerprinting
• Current authorization to work in the United States -
• Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS- PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area
• Experience working in an urban school district
• Proficiency in multiple languages, reflecting our diverse student population

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The majority of work is performed in a school or classroom environment, which usually has a moderate noise level. Regular attendance is necessary; absences should be rare and in alignment with district attendance and punctuality standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit, walk, lift, or carry

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of all content areas they teach, including the appropriate levels of cognitive, social, and emotional development of the young child;
• Establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students, developing a classroom learning environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and other children.
• Facilitate learning for all students using a variety of instructional methods to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encourage exploration of ideas, and develop leadership qualities;
• Reflect on teaching practices, analyze student learning, development, and growth, and apply what is learned to improve instruction;
• Demonstrate leadership, advocate for the school and its students, and exhibit high ethical standards;
• Take responsibility for student academic growth using a variety of assessments and ongoing improvement of instructional practice;