First-Grade Classroom Teacher

Marblehead Public Schools, Lucretia & Joseph Brown School – Marblehead, Massachusetts

Job : 5740518

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

The Lucretia and Joseph Brown School, a PreK‑Grade 3 elementary school located in historic Marblehead, Massachusetts, is looking for a highly qualified first‑grade teacher. In addition to general education classrooms, Brown has several specialized support classrooms. We are a highly collaborative school and are looking for a third‑grade teacher who would be an asset to our elementary team. We have a very strong SEL program based on the PBIS framework.

• Create a positive and safe educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school‑wide student performance goals.
• Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Provide one‑on‑one support to students on an individual basis as needed.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance. Evaluate the progress of each student through formal and informal assessment.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students.
• Frequently communicate with parents and caregivers about their child’s progress by phone, email, in‑person conferences, newsletters, and through report cards. Be available for individual meetings when needed.
• Attend all faculty meetings and participate actively as a team member.
• Attend and participate in all in‑service and faculty professional development days.
• Cover recess and other duties as assigned by the principal.

Position Type: Full‑time

• Educational requirements:
  
  Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. A Master’s degree is preferred. Licensure:
  Must have either an Early Childhood or Elementary MA license, including SEI endorsement.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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