Elementary School English Teacher

Position: Elementary School English Teacher for 2026-27
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON

The International School of Boston, located in Cambridge, Mass., opens a world of possibilities for students from Preschool through Grade 12. ISB provides a rigorous multilingual education, inclusive cultural experiences, and a fearless global mindset needed to learn and lead, both today and in the future. Classes are taught in English and French, equipping students with not only the ability to fluently speak at least two languages, but also empowering them to think in at least two languages.

Their minds will be forever opened to the diverse ideas, insights, and innovations of peoples, countries, and societies that they will discover at ISB and beyond.

At ISB, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), is an intentional and essential underpinning of our high-quality education. We strive to ensure that all community members feel valued and experience a strong sense of belonging. As an international school, honoring our community's diverse backgrounds, languages, identities, abilities, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our culture and mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

International School of Boston (ISB) is seeking a dedicated and passionate full time English teacher for the elementary school, to teach children aged 2-6 years old, to join our multicultural team. As an ISB English educator, you will play a pivotal role in providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment using the MA standards as the foundation for delivering an engaging and rigorous curriculum, fostering a global perspective, and promoting cross-cultural understanding.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning

• Plan a program of instruction that meets students' needs, interests, and abilities and supports them meeting learning outcomes
• Proactively collaborate and plan with grade level colleagues and other teaching teams to develop and enhance curriculum materials, incorporating innovating teaching methods and technologies

Instruction

• Teach students the appropriate programs of instruction in an engaging, differentiated manner ensuring all students receive high quality instruction and achieve high quality outcomes
• Engage students in meaningful and regular purposeful learning experience, allowing them to explore ideas, environments, or problems while exposing them to many perspectives and worldviews.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely feedback and support to ensure personal, social, and academic growth

Classroom management

• Create a positive climate with established routines, connections and relationships, positive discipline, restorative practice.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication to support student success, with the ability to communication across lines of difference and cultural communication styles

Administrative Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school community by participating in duties, extracurricular activities, school events, and committees
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills, stay up to date with educational trends and best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Child Safeguarding

• Ensures the safety, protection, and well-being of students by creating a safe environment where students can learn grow, and thrive and taking proactive measures to prevent and respond to any forms of harm to students

Physical requirements include ability to move around the classroom for extended periods of time and capacity to lift and carry teaching materials, equipment, and supplies as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

ISB has identified priority skills and abilities that all ISB teachers should possess:

• Demonstrates intercultural competence: ability to shift cultural perspective and adapt to cultural differences
• Fosters a rigorous, inclusive educational experience: engages students in learning that is relevant to/for them
• Works collaboratively: works effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals
• Promotes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: supports cultivating a community where all know they belong
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