Elementary School Performing Arts Teacher (2025-2026) Job at Match Education, Jamaica Plain, MA

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  • Match Education
  • Jamaica Plain, MA

Job Description

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community - they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.

Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. See our full statement on diversity here .

Position : Elementary School Performing Arts Teacher (2025-26 Opportunity)

Location : Boston, MA (Hyde Park Campus)

Start date : August, 2025

ABOUT THE MATCH CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community - they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.

Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. See our full statement on diversity here .

OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a full-time Performing Arts who can continue to help build Match Community Days Arts program. The position entails teaching upper elementary Performing Arts classes and a Kindergarten Visual Arts class. The position is located at Match Community Day (Matchs elementary school) on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park, MA.

The compensation for Match teaching positions ranges from $61,812-$98,899 and is based on a candidates prior years of teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance.

We would like the Performing Arts teacher to offer a mix of classes in vocal music, instrumental music, dance, improv theater, and musical theater. There is a budget available for equipment and supplies. The Performing Arts teacher will:


  • Design curriculum and teach upper elementary school Performing Arts classes and a Kindergarten Visual Arts class;

  • Teach classes at multiple grade levels;

  • Prepare students to perform at community meetings throughout the year;

  • Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;

  • Participate actively in Matchs coaching and professional development programming;

  • Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time; and

  • Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community

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QUALIFICATIONS

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants who:


  • Have at least 1-3 years prior experience as an Performing Arts teacher

  • hold a valid and appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or meet licensure requirements within a year of date of hire

  • Demonstrate skill in designing and delivering lessons

  • Demonstrate skill in building effective relationships with students and colleagues

  • Hold a deep belief that all students can and will succeed

  • Possess a desire to continually improve their practice as an educator by taking and implementing feedback

ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION

Match Education () is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, and The Match School Foundation, Inc.

Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban public charter school in Boston. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

The Match Foundation, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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