ThreeCheers Pre-K Curriculum Review Team Member, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA (Multiple Positions Available) [SY 2025-2026] Internal Candidates Only

ThreeCheers Pre-K Curriculum Review Team Member, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA (Multiple Positions Available) [SY 2025-2026] Internal Candidates Only

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.

What You'll Do:

Salem Public Schools is seeking dedicated educators to join the ThreeCheers Curriculum Review Team. This team will play a critical role in strengthening the implementation of our Pre-K Three Cheers curriculum. This year, members will carefully review the newly released Social-Emotional Development curriculum report from DESE in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current ThreeCheers curriculum and to make recommendations for strengthening implementation.

Role Responsibilities and Timelines:

The team will attend one curriculum review session on May 7th from 2:30-5:00pm to focus on the following objectives:

• Analyze Reports: Review the newly released Social-Emotional Development curriculum report on ThreeCheers.
• Build Consensus: Collaborate with colleagues to determine and build consensus on recommendations for strengthening Social-Emotional Development within the ThreeCheers curriculum.

Total Compensation: $135 (2.5 meeting hours and 0.5 hours of asynchronous review)

Members will have the opportunity to reapply for the curriculum review team in SY26-27 to analyze two additional curriculum reports: Mathematics and Language and Literacy.

Essential Attributes:

• Understands and believes in the critical role that Social-Emotional development plays in Pre-K
• Holds an unwavering belief that every student and teacher in Salem can grow and succeed.
• Skilled in providing equitable access to the curriculum, particularly in underserved populations.
• Able to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team.
• Has a strong work ethic, is self-directed, and has the ability to work independently.

Job Requirements:

• Current educator in a CPPI classroom in Salem.
• Demonstrated expertise in Early Learning instructional practices.
• Commitment to attending one 2.5 hour review session and ability to complete 0.5 hours of asynchronous work outside of the meetings.
• Experience with SEL curriculum implementation and data-driven decision-making preferred.

Applicant Process:

Interested candidates should send a brief letter of interest to Lauren Venuti, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, at lvenuti@salemk12.org. The letter should detail why you are interested in this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.