Elementary Lead Teacher

Overview: In New Bedford, MA, only one in twenty students makes it to college. Alma del Mar Charter School aims to change this.

Alma del Mar Charter School puts students on a college trajectory and challenges them to be service-minded leaders. Alma Scholars engage in rigorous academics and do meaningful work. They master academic fundamentals, take ownership of their learning and think boldly.

During the 2013-2014 school year, Alma del Mar will serve 200 students in grades K-4. We will ultimately serve 360 students in grades K-8.

We believe that all of our students can achieve at high levels and will support them in doing the hard work necessary for success. We also believe that as our students develop an ethic of service, they will be inspired to do their best work in school and beyond.

Lead Teacher Role: We seek top-­talent founding teachers with serious soul and relentless drive who can continue to grow our school. This is an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial team that will stop at nothing to make sure our scholars achieve at high levels. Alma's lead teachers are responsible for ensuring that all of their scholars master grade ­level standards, develop strong academic habits and adopt an ethic of service. Lead teachers are also responsible for contributing to the long-term success of the school by working as part of a collaborative grade ­level team.

We seek top-talent individuals with serious soul and relentless drive who are ready to help build a phenomenal school. This is an opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial team that will stop at nothing to make sure kids achieve and have fun doing it.

Qualifications: We seek outstanding teachers with the following qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience teaching in an urban setting
• Proven effectiveness leading students from low-income backgrounds to significant academic gains
• Proven ability to plan and implement a standards-based curricula
• Proven ability to contribute to a high-performing team, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of personal organization

We are also looking for the following:

• A Commitment to Service: A strong sense of mission toward providing all students with the opportunity to achieve an excellent education.
• A Commitment to Quality: A belief that all students can achieve at high levels given the proper support. Proven success in leading students to do high-quality work.
• A Commitment to Accountability: An outcomes-oriented approach toward teaching and a strong sense of personal responsibility for student performance.
• A Commitment to Persistence: A willingness to go above and beyond to ensure student success.
• A Commitment to Integrity: Self-awareness and the ability to respond to frequent, targeted feedback.