About Alma

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.

We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.

Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.

Fellow (Paraprofessional) Role

As a Fellow at Alma del Mar, you will have the opportunity to hone your teaching skills while providing direct services to address the academic and behavior needs of scholars with special needs. Fellows collaborate closely with experienced lead teachers and academic specialists to ensure that all scholars in the classroom are consistently progressing. Over the course of the year, fellows will receive targeted coaching, training, and professional development. At Alma we believe that we can best serve our scholars by helping you to meet your long-term professional growth and career needs.

This position is intended to cover a long term leave from now until approximately January 31. A successful person in this role will be considered for other roles.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek outstanding teachers with the following qualifications:

• Previous experience working with kids is highly preferred, especially experience providing individual or small group support to children with special needs
• Experience in with ABA or RBT is a plus!
• A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
• Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
• Strong team orientation
• Infectious joy
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply

What You Can Expect

• Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
• High quality, weekly professional development
• Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
• Prep periods every day
• Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues

Compensation: Salary starts at $38,000 annuallly.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.