Developing Educators

Start your career in education today at Bridge!

Our Associate Teacher & Academic Tutor programs equip developing educators with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in the education sector.

TWO PATHWAYS, THREE GOALS:

  • To launch future urban educators and thinkers

  • To provide Bridge Boston with hard-working, passionate people to provide support in and outside of the classroom, allow for differentiation, and increase the individual mentoring of students

  • To serve as a pipeline for future lead teachers at Bridge and beyond

associate teachers

  • Work in our lower division (K1-4)

  • Support Lead Teachers to ensure the academic and social-emotional growth of all students

  • Work with a specific grade level and grade-level teacher

If you’re someone who…

  • Is interested in working with a specific grade level of students, witnessing and contributing to their growth over the course of the academic year

  • Wants to grow their educational practice alongside and under the guidance of a specific lead teacher

  • Is inspired by the idea of supporting whole-child learning - in academics, as well as social-emotional learning

  • Enjoys working with elementary students

You should….

academic tutors

  • Work across our upper division (5-8)

  • Provide data-driven interventions to support student growth in math & ELA

  • Push into classrooms where they work with consistent small groups of students to address targeted academic goals

If you’re someone who…

  • Is interested in teaching, but hasn’t found their grade-level niche

  • Wants to grow their educational practice in specific subject areas, under the guidance of many experienced educators: teachers, administrators, literacy & math specialists, and more!

  • Is inspired by the idea of moving students academically - seeing their progress each day in a small group

  • Enjoys working with adolescents (middle school)

You should…

both programs provide…

  • A base salary of $42,000 and competitive benefits package

  • Wednesday professional development sessions - students have a half-day so that our educators can learn

  • Clear curricular materials, regular observations, and dedicated coaching

  • Opportunities to get involved in our community further, for additional hourly compensation: ATs are paid at an hourly rate to work in our Extended Day Program, Summer Program, and Acceleration Academies (Winter & Spring Break) lead an after-school club, coach a sport, provide translation services, and more.

  • Opportunities to continue their education and pursue licensure with the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education:

    • Many developing educators at Bridge Boston have pursued Master’s degrees while working as an Associate Teacher or Academic Tutor: through institutions such as the Donovan Urban Scholars Program at Boston College, Simmons School of Education & Human Development, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development at Boston University, the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and more.

  • A tuition reimbursement program of up to $2,000 per semester & stipends to cover licensure expenses

  • A professional community of educators - who are passionate about removing health and social barriers to education and who believe in educating the whole child - to lean on and learn from!

Qualifications

Unlike many similar teacher-preparation programs, there is currently no limit on the amount of time a person can serve as an Associate Teacher or Academic Tutor at Bridge Boston. This flexibility makes the position great for folks who are just starting out in their career and want to discover what role in the education sector might be best for them, as well as experienced educators who may want to lessen their responsibilities. People of all experience and education levels are welcome and supported in these programs.

Successful Associate Teachers & Academic Tutors at Bridge Boston:

  • Set high expectations in academics and behavior

  • Have a “self-starter” and team player attitude – working to address and resolve issues with a team focus

  • Are highly coachable, willing to learn, and Maintain a growth mindset

  • Value cultural competence and diversity

OUR HISTORY OF EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT

Bridge Boston has been dedicated to educator development since 2011. Originally known as the “Teaching Fellows” program, Bridge has supported 56+ developing educators in their careers over the past ten years.

  • 74% of developing educators pursued a Master’s Degree while working at Bridge Boston

  • 60% currently serve as urban educators at Bridge Boston or another school

  • 80% were reported as effective or highly effective in their roles

To read more about the history and mission of our developing educators program, click here!