SY2nd grade Teacher

Position: SY25/26 2nd grade Teacher
Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School? The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training.

What do we believe about our students? At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach. What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion?

At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity.

What do we believe about our staff? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice. We are looking for teachers who:

* Prioritize Student Growth:
Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students' social and emotional well-being.

* Embrace Diversity and Inclusion:
Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.

* Innovate and Inspire:
Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

* Collaborate and Lead:
Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.

* Commit to Continuous Growth:
Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

Major Responsibilities:

* Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

* Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

* Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

* Strive to implement by instruction and action of BRCPS's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.

* Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulations.

* Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.

* Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.

* Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

* Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

* Morning Duty:
Includes active supervision of hallways and classrooms.

* Afternoon Duty:
Includes active supervision of the dismissal process.

* Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students

* Experience working in an urban setting, preferred

* Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred

* Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution

Required license(s)/MTELs:

* DESE License:
Early Childhood and SEI Endorsement. Or

* Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this includes a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test and a passing score on the relevant subject matter knowledge test(s).