NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Position: 4th Grade Program Developer
Nativity Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will expand its academic program to include a 4th grade
at the start of the 2013-2014 school year. A 4th grade will allow Nativity Prep to make an even greater difference
in the lives of its students by intervening at this critical stage of development. Working with students one year
earlier will lead to greater gains in our effort to break the cycle of poverty through education. In expanding
Nativity Prep to include these younger learners, we hope to strengthen the reach of our mission and make further
inroads into the communities of our boys. For more information about Nativity Preparatory and its mission, please
visit www.nativityboston.org.
Job Description: The 4th Grade Program Developer will cultivate the Nativity mission and school culture in the
new fourth grade program. He or she will also have the opportunity to apply for the lead 4th grade teaching
position. This person will develop a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum designed for small classes of boys. He or
she will also assist in the design of the new 4th grade classroom space, making it conducive to 21st century
learning. This person will collaborate with Admissions in recruitment of the 4th grade class. The Program
Developer will report directly to the Principal.
Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum – Responsible for the design of a 4th grade curriculum at Nativity Preparatory School.
 Consider the diversity of Nativity’s student body in decision-making about curriculum.
 Align the program to dovetail with grade 5 and the rest of the academic program.
 Research materials, approaches to instruction, assessments, and professional development which are
suitable for the development of a 4th grade program.
 Create curriculum calendars for subject areas to use as the basis for scope and sequence.
 Design curriculum using national standards such as the Common Core.
 Incorporate current instructional technologies in subject areas of the 4th grade curriculum.
2.
Classroom -- Develop the physical environment in the 4th grade room using appropriate materials to
enhance the learning environment.
 Considerations include the following
o Classroom space that is grade-appropriate and culturally relevant
o Computer hardware, software, and telecommunications infrastructure
3.
Admissions and Recruitment -- Collaborate with the Admissions Director in the recruitment of 4th graders
to the new program.
 Serve on admissions committee.
 Develop criteria for admission to the 4th grade at Nativity.
 Select assessments to determine ability
 Assist in the placement of 15 boys in the Nativity class of 2018
 Draw upon knowledge of ELL and SPED along with the Nativity admissions profile to inform
recruitment decisions.
 Develop communications with parents.
Qualifications:
 BA required/MA preferred
 Grade level experience/urban teaching experience preferred
 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
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Ability to develop program that is mission-focused and promotes the education of the whole person.
Compensation
 Salary is commensurate with experience and degree.
Candidates should forward cover letter and resume to Daniel Roy at principal@nativityboston.org.