Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (IMMEDIATE OPENING)

Job Title: Immediate Opening for Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
Location: Hyde Park Campus, Boston, MA
Commencement Date: As Soon As Possible
Match Charter Public School is an outstanding charter public school in Boston, catering to students from PreK to 12th grade, with a total enrollment of 1,250 students. The school’s mission is to prepare students for future success in higher education and careers, ensuring economic security and mobility. Student admission is conducted through an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents, creating a diverse and vibrant community representing over 20 different nationalities and speaking more than 20 languages at home. The student body is comprised of 94% people of color, with 21% receiving special education services and 18% being English Language Learners.
Match’s fundamental values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability, and the school is actively working towards becoming a truly anti-racist organization. They prioritize diversity within the staff, an inclusive professional environment, and a culturally competent curriculum to achieve their mission.
Role Overview:
Match Community Day Elementary School is seeking Lower Elementary Lead Teachers for grades K-2. The Lead Teachers will have full responsibility for the growth and achievement of students in their class, which typically comprises 18 students in Pre-K and Kindergarten and 24 students in grades 1-5. The positions are site-based at the elementary school campus in Hyde Park.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience, preferably in an urban education context, and hold a valid and appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or be committed to obtaining the licensure within one year of hire. They should be passionate about the success of all students, open to continuous improvement, and demonstrate a track record of student growth and achievement. Match actively encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications described.
Match Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the umbrella organization for The Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. It is dedicated to being a force of discovery and practical innovation in education, running high-performing urban public charter schools and a distinctive graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools.
Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School are committed to promoting diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, or any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law. This applies to all aspects of student access, admission, treatment, and employment.