Pre-K Arts and Athletics Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

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Job Ttitle: Pre-K Arts and Athletics Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Company: Match Education


Description: Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community – they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization – a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent – are vital to our goals and mission. See our full statement on diversity here .Position: Pre-K Arts and Athletics Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)Location: Boston, MA (Hyde Park Campus)Start date: March 3, 2025Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community – they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization – a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent – are vital to our goals and mission. See our full statement on diversity here .OVERVIEW OF POSITIONOur elementary school (Match Community Day) has an opening for a Pre-K Arts and Athletics Teacher to fill in as a long-term substitute on or around March 3rd, 2025 for approximately 12 weeks. The position is based at our elementary school campus on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park.We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization.The salary range for teachers new to Match is $61,812-98,899 and is determined by the candidates prior years of full-time teaching experience.PM20ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Pre-K Arts and Athletics Teacher teaches five classes per day (30 minutes each). Key responsibilities include:Movement and Arts Integration:

• Teach a combination of visual arts and performing arts with a focus on movement.
• Incorporate various art mediums (visual arts, dance, music) to promote creativity and physical movement.
• Ensure each class includes a movement warm-up, an engaging activity, and a class closure.

PE Fridays:

• Plan and lead physical education lessons every Friday to develop motor skills, coordination, and teamwork.
• Create fun, age-appropriate physical activities that complement the movement focus of the program.

Unit Planning:

• Plan thematic units spanning four weeks, integrating arts, movement, and cultural learning.Examples:

• Latinx Heritage Unit: Explore cultural traditions through activities like creating piatas, learning about Frida Kahlo, and engaging in Latin dance forms (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata).
• Black History Month: Plan and coordinate a performance highlighting significant figures and community pillars, culminating in a short dance or song for assembly.
• Around the World: Explore different countries and cultures through art, dance, and movement, fostering global awareness and respect for diversity.

End-of-Year Events:

• Organize and lead the Pre-K potluck planning and preparation.
• Plan a graduation performance, including an art project and performance, to celebrate student achievements.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the Pre-K team for planning and support, particularly for graduation activities.
• Work with fellow teachers to ensure consistency across subjects and activities.

Professional Development:

• Participate in weekly Professional Development sessions every Wednesday to enhance teaching strategies and maintain current best practices in arts education.
• Stay informed about new trends in arts and athletics education.

Other Duties:

• Assist with bus duty as needed to ensure student safety.
• Maintain a positive, supportive classroom environment where students feel safe to explore creativity and movement.

QUALIFICATIONSResearch has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong background in arts education, movement, and physical education.
• Passion for working with young children and fostering creativity.
• Ability to plan and execute culturally relevant and inclusive lessons.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with fellow educators and staff.

• Experience teaching early childhood students (Kindergarten and 1st grade).
• Knowledge of various cultural traditions and celebrations, particularly related to Latinx heritage, Black History, and global awareness.

ABOUT MATCH EDUCATIONMatch Education ( ) is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, and The Match School Foundation, Inc.Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban public charter school in Boston. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.The Match Foundation, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.PI08b1f55062fb-8940

Salary: $61812 – 98899 per year

Location: Boston, MA

Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:05:11 GMT


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