Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School seeks a talented 3rd grade elementary school teacher for the 2024- 2025 school year.We are looking for culturally competent candidates who possess experience working as educators in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with IEPs. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with other staff, families, and students as a founding teacher at an innovative charter public school in the city of Worcester. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of the Worcester community.ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to the following: Use teaching methods that engage all students in critical thinking, ownership, discovery, curiosity, and joy throughout the lesson. Plan and deliver effective lessons with a student centered approach Set expectations for all students while understanding that students may take different pathways to reach.
Adjust and differentiate curriculum accordingly to meet needs of the students using culturally responsive teaching practices. Teach intervention lessons to students who need additional support Regularly and proactively communicate with families and show commitment to seek out perspective across a range of identities and respond appropriately Model and demonstrate a strong commitment to the schools vision, WCA as an anti-racist school, student empowerment, and a whatever it takes spirit to ensure each student is successfulQualifications Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Elementary Certification (1-6) or must possess subject matter MTEL. Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement Passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
Decisive educator who can make difficult decisions taking into consideration the needs of students and the school community Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, and takes initiative to seize opportunities to make a changeWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.orgMissionWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public Schools mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation.
We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout.