5th Grade ELA Teacher

(#) 5th Grade ELA Teacher )

Recruitment began on January 27, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 27, 2026

Position
: 5th Grade ELA Lead Teacher )

Our elementary school (Match Community Day) has a  academic year opening for a 5th Grade ELA lead Math teacher. Lead Teachers are fully responsible for the growth and achievement of the students in their classes. There are approximately 24 students per class. The position is based at Match’s elementary school campus on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park.

Working hours and Monday-Friday, 7am-2:45pm. Professional development on Wednesdays runs until 4:30pm.

The salary range for teachers new to Match is $61, and is determined by the candidate’s prior years of full-time teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance.

We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization.

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This position includes a number of essential responsibilities, including (but not limited to):

• Plan lessons and student materials using existing curriculum
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;
• Participate actively in Match’s coaching and professional development programming;
• Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time; and
• Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants who:

• have a Bachelor’s degree;
• have at least two years of full-time experience as classroom or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting;
• meet teacher certification requirements set by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or can meet the certification requirements within a year of date of hire;
• believe that all students can and will succeed;
• desire to continually improve their practice as a teacher by taking and implementing feedback; and
• have a proven record of student growth and achievement.