SY5th Grade Teacher

SY25/26 5th Grade Teacher

Boston Renaissance Charter Public School, Boston, Massachusetts

Job : 5010667

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2025

Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School? The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole‑child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well‑being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training.

What do we believe about our students? At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach.

What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti‑racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity.

What do we believe about our staff? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and culturally responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self‑reflective learners, constantly improving their practice.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Prioritize Student Growth:
  Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well‑being.
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion:
  Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
• Innovate and Inspire:
  Creative thinkers who use engaging, student‑centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate and Lead:
  Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
• Commit to Continuous Growth:
  Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

Summary: The 5th Grade Teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge and skills to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. Will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students. The Teacher will work as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities. The 5th Grade Teacher will administer different forms of student assessments and plan their instruction for students based on the data from the assessments.

Major Responsibilities:

• Teaches reading, language arts, mathematics, science, by using the district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Strive to…