Grade 3 ELA Teacher

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Prospect Hill Academy : Upper Elementary Campus - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Grade 3 ELA Teacher

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Prospect Hill Academy : Upper Elementary Campus - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID : 5311433

Application Deadline : Posted until filled

Posted : Jul 30, 2025 12 : 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date : Aug 20, 2025

Job Description

Who Are We?

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 1,100 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students.We center the values of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. Our approach to instruction is founded on culturally sustaining, inquiry-based, and student-centered practices. To invest in the growth of our educators, we offer comprehensive professional development, instructional coaching, and mentorship. Our campuses foster a collaborative team environment with extraordinary educators who are committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and professional growth. What does a Teacher at Prospect Hill do?

I. Curriculum & Planning

• Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
• Incorporates departmental / subject area expectations into lesson plans.
• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Activates and builds upon students' prior skills, interests, and knowledge.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards, as identified on curriculum maps.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

II. The Classroom Environment

III. Instruction

IV. Assessment

V. Professional Responsibilities

What Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences are needed for this role?

Our students and families are diverse, and we are committed to hiring educators who reflect the wonderful diversity of our students. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply to work at Prospect Hill. Position Type : Full-time

Job Categories : Classroom Teacher >

Elementary

Classroom Teacher >

English & Language Arts

Welcome to Prospect Hill Academy : Upper Elementary Campus

PHA's Upper Elementary Campus is located in East Somerville and serves grades 3-5. The Upper Elementary Program is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 3-5. Students are provided opportunities to grow in independence, explore curriculum, and build relationships in a nurturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

Please describe how your educational philosophy aligns with PHA's Mission : "Prospect Hill Academy Charter School will prepare each student for success in college, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and foster responsible citizenship."

Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

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