2026-27 Elementary Teacher (1st Grade

2026-27 Elementary Teacher (K or 1st Grade)

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5876501

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School is seeking a passionate and skilled lower elementary teacher to join our school in Worcester, MA. We are looking for culturally competent educators with experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with IEPs. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of our community.

Who We Are

WCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K–8 community. We launched as a K-4 school and have added a grade every year since — this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands‑on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high‑quality work.

We partner with organizations like the Eco Tarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. This is a school where teachers are builders, not just deliverers — and we're just getting started.

We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Our school day is longer than a traditional district schedule, our expectations are high, and we ask everyone on our team to go beyond the boundaries of a job description when students need it. If that excites you, you'll fit right in.

• Design and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and joy in young learners
• Plan and facilitate Learning Expeditions — the hallmark of EL Education — that connect academic content to real‑world experiences and community partnerships
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs, using culturally responsive teaching practices
• Use data to drive your instruction: analyze iReady results and ongoing progress monitoring to adjust your practice and support every learner
• Provide intervention support for students who need additional scaffolding
• Engage students in portfolio‑based assessment and support student‑led conferences as a meaningful demonstration of growth
• Build strong, proactive relationships with families — seeking out perspectives across a range of identities and communicating with care and consistency
• Contribute to our school's identity as an anti‑racist school community, modeling student empowerment and a "whatever it takes" commitment to every child's success
• Take on responsibilities beyond the classroom as needed — supervising students, contributing to school culture, and showing up as a full member of our community

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Massachusetts teaching license (PreK-2 or Elementary 1–6) or eligibility for licensure; subject matter MTEL accepted
• Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with young learners and a deep understanding of early childhood and elementary development
• Comfort using data — iReady, MCAS, and benchmark assessments — to inform instruction and monitor progress
• Willingness to participate in EL Education training and engage with the broader EL network
• Availability for summer professional development prior to the start of the school year
• A collaborative spirit and genuine commitment to a team-oriented, mission-driven culture
• Persistence, problem-solving ability, and the flexibility to take on whatever the work requires
• Full‑time

Salary commensurate with experience; $52,562-$81,004

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• V…