Teacher Grade 4, One-Year appointment, Haggerty

Teacher Grade 4, One-Year appointment, Haggerty Cambridge Public Schools Haggerty School - Cambridge, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Cambridge Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5660225

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026 Job Description

Position:

Grade 4 Teacher, One-Year appointment Available for the 2026-2027 school year Haggerty School

Haggerty School Community:

Our school motto, "Everyone is Different, Everyone Belongs" is the foundation of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that all students can achieve at high levels. At Haggerty, we believe that learning unfolds when we provide conditions in which children can explore, inquire, and shape their own understandings. The school values the culture and beliefs that each child brings to the classroom, and teachers believe that children must engage with their world in order to make sense of it and build their knowledge. Each student is expected to take responsibility for his/her own learning while collaborating, supporting, and respecting others. We are committed to relationships and rapport being foundational to the conditions needed for successful collegiality, caregiver engagement, and student success.

The Opportunity:

The Haggerty School seeks an experienced 4th-grade teacher to join our caring and innovative community for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks. The candidate will set high expectations for all students and utilize scaffolding and differentiation to support students. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness of the unique developmental needs of young people in this age band. 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 MLK School, and be fully committed to continually learning, improving, reflecting, and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels. Applicants with training in culturally responsive instruction are highly preferred. All candidates must be open to engaging in conversations about the intersection of race and education — critical conversations that ground our improvement efforts. Key responsibilities include: The teacher will teach all elementary subjects. The teacher will implement the Wayfinder SEL model. The teacher will collaborate closely with the other 4th-grade teacher. The teacher will collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to the 4th-grade team, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel. Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies, including district-wide exams and formative assessment, in order to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs. Integrating social-emotional learning into the classroom will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community. Partner with families and include them in the students' learning and development. Other duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Fourth Grade Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: Massachusetts State Elementary 1-6 teacher certification and SEI Endorsement Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to find joy, belonging, challenge, and growth in their learning Experience and practice teaching at the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade level At least 3 years of full-time classroom instruction Demonstrated success in elevating the achievement levels of a diverse student body How to

Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time