Middle School Teacher Assistant

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Middle School Associate Teacher - About Alma: - Alma Del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. - We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content-rich education. - As an Expeditionary Learning School, Alma brings to life a three-dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work. - Location: - We're located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement. - Achievement Results: - Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. - In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. - We have been nationally recognized for our work with English language learners. - The Associate Teacher Role: - Our associate teacher role is designed to give talented individuals new to the teaching profession a hands-on introduction to the craft and a pathway to becoming a lead teacher. - Associate teachers will serve as part of a grade-level team, working in collaboration with and under the guidance of experienced lead teachers. - Associate teachers will take on increasing responsibility for lesson planning and lead teaching as the year progresses. - They will receive ongoing professional development and frequent, targeted feedback and coaching. - Content Areas and Instructional Roles: - The content areas and instructional roles of each associate teacher vary depending on the time of year, the needs of our scholars, and the approach of each teaching team. - Who We're Looking For: - We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications: - A bachelor's degree is required - The desire to become a classroom teacher - Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow - Strong team orientation - Infectious joy - Bilingual Candidates: - Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be compensated higher. - What You Can Expect: - Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you - High-quality, weekly professional development - Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!) - Prep periods every day - Friendly, supportive colleagues - School hours are 8:20-4:00 for staff. - Compensation: - Salary for this role is $42,000. Multilingual candidates are compensated higher. - We offer a comprehensive benefits package. - Alma Del Mar's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: - Alma Del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. - People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. - Spanish language proficiency is a plus.