Martin Luther King, Jr. School Community:
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School is an innovative public school where every student learns mandarin Chinese. The King School provides two options for pursuing Chinese language study. Students may pursue a sequential Two-Way Immersion option focused on the development of biliteracy in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Or, students may choose to balance daily Chinese lessons with other core content. For Grades JK - 2, classrooms follow two learning strands, which merge together for English and Chinese instruction for Grades 3 - 5.

We believe our programs prepare, enrich, and challenge our students for success as global citizens and scholars. Thanks to a grant from the state of Massachusetts, students benefit from an expanded learning day, this provides opportunities for increased enrichment and more time on core subject areas. The extended day offers teachers the flexibility to set the pace and intensity of learning based on student needs and interests. This time also enables us to offer enhanced enrichment that captures students' curiosity.

The Role:
Our innovative school is seeking a talented elementary teacher. S/he will teach all skills and concepts in the grade level Massachusetts Curriculum Framework. The teacher will be responsible for implementing differentiated, innovative instruction to a diverse group of student learners. S/he will also participate in on-going professional development with his/her colleagues in the literacy workshop model, the Math in Focus program, and Responsive Classroom. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness for the unique developmental needs of children in the intermediate elementary grades. The teacher will work closely and cooperatively with grade level, cluster, and whole school teams of faculty including special educators, ESL educators, instructional coaches and paraprofessional aides. The teacher will incorporate a variety of assessment strategies including district wide exams and formative assessment in order to inform and modify instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs.

Additionally, the teacher will recognize the importance of integrating social learning into the classroom and will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community based on principles of the Responsive Classroom social curriculum. The teacher will partner with families and include them in the students' learning and development as well as build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations. The teacher will possess a deep respect for the multi-leveled diversity of our school community and actively work to ensure that all students' identities and cultures are part of the classroom curriculum and daily life. As a professional, the teacher will be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Elementary Teacher you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Awareness of the developmental needs of elementary aged learners and the strategies to meet those needs through the curriculum.
• Previous and successful experience working in a culturally responsive environment that includes students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• A commitment to equity in education and a belief that all students are capable of excelling in their education.
• Massachusetts certification in Elementary Education required.

How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.