Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (IMMEDIATE OPENING)

Job Title: Immediate Opening for Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
Location: Hyde Park Campus, Boston, MA
Commencement Date: Immediate

Match Charter Public School, located in Boston, is a high-achieving charter public school offering education from PreK to 12th grade to 1,250 students from diverse backgrounds. The school’s mission is to equip students for success in college and careers, ensuring economic security and mobility. Enrollment is determined through a transparent public lottery system open to all Boston residents, resulting in a diverse student community with over 20 different nationalities and 20 languages spoken at home.

The school is committed to serving students with diverse needs, with 94% of students being people of color, 21% qualifying for special education services, and 18% being English Language Learners. Match’s core values include Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability, and the organization is dedicated to promoting anti-racism.

Match believes in the importance of a diverse staff, an inclusive professional environment, and a culturally competent curriculum to achieve its goals.

Role Overview:
Match Community Day Elementary School is seeking Lower Elementary Lead Teachers for K-2nd grade classrooms. Lead Teachers are responsible for the growth and achievement of their class, with support from associate teachers, special education staff, or aides. These positions are based at the elementary school campus on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park, Boston, and are only open to applicants with current US work authorization.

Qualifications:
Match is actively seeking applicants who possess at least two years of full-time experience as a classroom or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting. Applicants should hold a valid and appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or be able to obtain the licensure within a year of hire. The ideal candidate must believe in the potential of all students and demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement and student success. A proven record of student growth and achievement is highly desirable.

About Match Education:
Match Education operates public charter schools and a graduate school of education, focusing on innovative practices and educational reform. The organization is actively championing diversity and inclusive practices in its programs and activities.

The starting salary range for new teachers at Match is $61,819-98,899, depending on prior years of full-time teaching experience. Additionally, Match offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in student loan repayment assistance.

The school encourages all eligible candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications, as the priority is to find the best candidate for the role. Discrimination in any aspect of access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, as well as in employment and application for employment, is prohibited by The Match Foundation, Inc., and Match Charter Public School under state and federal law.