­ The Role:
The Fletcher-Maynard Academy is seeking a talented extended substitute teacher to join our caring and innovative learning community. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the Common Core. S/he will set high expectations for all students and utilize scaffolding and differentiation to support students. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness for the unique developmental needs of young people in this age band. As a professional, the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of the Fletcher-Maynard Academy and be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel
• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies including district wide exams and formative assessment in order to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs
• Integrate social learning into the classroom and will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community
• Partner with families and include them in the students' learning and development as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations

Your Skill Set:
As the incoming ETS Grade 1 Teacher you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• 2+ years of successful classroom experience leading instruction for children in grades 1-5; experience serving in an urban multicultural environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Collaborative disposition, eager to partner with colleagues and parents to enhance the school environment.
• Demonstrated success elevating the achievement levels of a diverse student body.
• Massachusetts State teacher certification in Elementary, 1-6 or K-8, preferred.
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.

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.