Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Community Group
Job overview
The Early Childhood Education Teachers role at Community Day Charter Public School involves delivering high-quality education to young learners, focusing on foundational skills and student success within a supportive school environment.
Responsibilities and impact
Teachers are expected to deliver rich content, collaborate with teams for lesson planning and data analysis, foster a respectful and inclusive classroom culture, use data to support student success, communicate with families and colleagues, attend school events, and participate in ongoing professional development.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably experience with school-aged children, strong communication and collaborative skills, flexibility, and the ability to obtain licensure and pass required MTELs within a year.
Career development
Teachers participate in professional development opportunities including summer training and year-long sessions to enhance instructional skills and social-emotional strategies.
Work environment and culture
The school values a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment focused on student growth and teacher development, emphasizing continuous learning and cultural responsiveness.
Company information
The Community Group is a nonprofit organization managing Community Day Charter Public School and various educational programs since 1970, committed to equal employment opportunity and a discrimination-free workplace.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Lawrence, MA, across multiple campuses managed by CDCPS.
Unique job features
The role includes working within a co-teaching model and applying research-based curricula and social-emotional strategies to support holistic child development.
Company overview
The Community Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and social services to underserved communities. They focus on early childhood education, after-school programs, and family support services to foster community development and individual growth. Established in 1970, the organization has a long history of partnering with local governments and other non-profits to expand their reach and impact. Revenue is primarily generated through grants, donations, and government funding, ensuring their programs remain accessible to those in need.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your passion for early childhood education, your commitment to student growth, and your ability to deliver rigorous, student-centered instruction aligned with CDCPS's mission and values.
Emphasize collaborative skills such as working with grade-level teams, data analysis for lesson planning, and co-teaching experience, as well as your capacity to build a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
Apply through multiple channels including The Community Group's official career site, Community Day Charter Public School's website, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the SY 2025-2026 Early Childhood Education Teacher position.
Connect on LinkedIn with current teachers or administrators in CDCPS or The Community Group’s education division; use ice breakers like asking about their experience with CDCPS’s professional development programs or their approach to culturally responsive teaching.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'oral language development,' 'formative and summative data,' 'social-emotional strategies,' 'collaborative planning,' and 'student-centered academic program' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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