Mission Statement and Academic Approach:

North Bridge Academy empowers and equips students with dyslexia to embrace their strengths, realize their potential, and fulfill their aspirations. We provide individualized instruction grounded in evidence-based, structured literacy programs in an intimate and caring community.

The overall culture of North Bridge Academy is kind and inclusive. Our families are grateful that their children are in a school where students are safe and understood. Please visit our website at www.northbridgeacademy.org to learn more about our history and success. 

Description:

All Lower School Head Teachers need to be experienced and empathetic educators who can work collaboratively with Learning Specialists. Lower School Head Teachers are responsible for leading Morning Meeting and teaching Slingerland, ELA, Math, and Social Studies. Teachers should understand the social/emotional needs of all students, and set up their classroom to support a calm learning environment with access to a space to support regulation.

Reports to:

Head of Lower School

Responsibilities:

Student Well-Being ~

• Create and maintain a climate of trust and positive regard for students
• Support the social/emotional needs of our students by implementing SEL or Mindfulness curriculum throughout the day
• Demonstrate commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices

Instruction and Assessment ~

• Teach Slingerland, ELA, Math and Social Studies, providing standards-based instruction
• Collaborate with the Learning Specialist with respect to the scope and sequence of the curriculum
• Present content in a multi-sensory, explicit fashion while providing scaffolding where needed
• Assess each student's progress and complete quarterly Progress Reports
• Plan field trips that support learning
• Work in conjunction with Learning Specialist to identify students who may be ready to transition

Parent Communication ~

• Communicate regularly with all parents regarding progress and classroom events
• Lead Parent/Teacher conferences twice a year

School Culture ~

• Attend school activities
• Participate in cohort’s outdoor education experience
• Attend weekly staff meetings and Lower School team meetings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Two years of formal classroom experience working with children
• Proficiency with technology
• Trained in the Slingerland Approach or willingness to be trained prior to first year of teaching 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching students that fit our profile
• Single Subject Teaching Credential – Reading/Literacy or Math
• Multiple-Subject Credential 
• Master of Arts in Special Education (Mild/Moderate)
• Training in some form of multi-sensory Math instruction
• Training in Responsive Classroom and Zones of Regulation

About North Bridge Academy

At North Bridge Academy (www.northbridgeacademy.org) we teach elementary and middle school aged students with dyslexia. Our mission is to close their learning gaps and to help them learn at the level of their potential. Every day, we provide opportunities for our students to see themselves as capable learners, and we encourage them to develop their strengths.

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