Position:           Grade 5 Teacher

                        Graham and Parks School

Graham and Parks School Community:

Graham and Parks serves a diverse population of students and families that come from over 30 different countries and speak over 30 languages, bringing a rich cultural diversity to our school. Our school is named after Saundra Graham, a long time community activist and public servant in Cambridge, and Rosa Parks. The mission of the Graham and Parks School is to educate the whole child: to help every child in our school fully develop his or her unique intellectual, social, and emotional capabilities. Believing that all children can meet high standards and become lifelong learners, we foster a child-centered learning environment in which children build upon their individual strengths while they are challenged to expand their skills and strive for new goals. Because curiosity and focused inquiry drive genuine learning, we strive for a classroom experience that engages children as active learners who take full ownership of their education.

The Opportunity:

In collaboration with the Fifth Grade Team and coaches, the teacher will create a well-structured learning environment that builds on student strengths and supports independence. Duties will include planning for and teaching all subjects; working with colleagues to review student work; participation in ongoing staff development; assessing student progress, and conducting parent conferences. The teacher will work collaboratively with Special Education staff to support students with disabilities and Multilingual Learner (ML) staff to support ML students.

The teacher will build and sustain a classroom community that provides a safe and nurturing learning environment with clear and high expectations for all students. 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 Graham and Parks School and be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Grade 5 Teacher you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary age children, especially in an urban setting.
• Respect for differences in the development of children.
• Massachusetts Licensure: Elementary Education required.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

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.