Collaborative for Educational Services 97 Hawley Street NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 Company Description: We are a non-profit educational service agency, committed to reaching and educating learners of all ages, and experienced in working with educators to help students learn and succeed. Founded in 1974, we are governed by representatives from our 37 member school districts in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. We work with children, youth and adult learners; families; schools, districts, and educators; and community members in the Pioneer Valley and across Massachusetts to create and improve educational opportunities both in and out of the classroom and ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Students are at the heart of our work. We are a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same. CES directs major initiatives in Early Childhood, Special Education, After School Programs, Professional Development, Educator Licensure, Technology in Education, Social Justice in Education, English Learner Education, and the education of vulnerable youth. Salary Range: Location: Per Year NORTHAMPTON MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Education/Training Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Nice to have Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is currently seeking a Program Lead/Teacher at Mt. Tom Academy (located on the campus of Holyoke Community College) to provide daily leadership, supervision and oversight for all program facets & program staff. They will also design individual learning plans that include culturally responsive lessons and reflect individual student academic needs. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, secondary level Massachusetts teacher license required. Successful candidates may be eligible for loan forgiveness. Who We Are: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting teaching excellence through coaching, professional development and excellent administrative support. CES prides itself on providing robust and engaging learning opportunities to all its teachers. We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do… together! We believe: That all students can learn and be successful with the necessary supports and in the right learning environment. Social Justice and Equity work is central to our mission. This is you: You have a passion for teaching all students. You value professionalism, positive youth development and culturally responsive teaching. You welcome the opportunity to teach small groups of students. You're excited about personalizing your approach to educating students in ways that focus both on academic and behavioral success. You love to learn! You strive to understand emerging trends in education, seek to thoughtfully employ best practices, support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Highlights of What You Will Do: Design individualized learning plans for students to meet their local graduation requirements. Support students in both an online self directed learning platform and through small group lessons. Provide real world connections to learning through community outreach and activities. Integrate individual student background information when designing instruction based on learning style and/or needed accommodations. Coordinate with school district personnel, families, and guardians to achieve student success. Lead a small team of like minded staff to create a community of care that is supportive to students who have not found success in traditional school settings. We are especially excited about candidates with experience working in alternative educational settings. Interested candidates must apply through the CES web-site. Click on the link below to apply today! https://www.collaborative.org/employment/program-leadteacher-mt-tom-academy Requirements: