Middle School Science Teacher

Who We Are Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate, and proactive individuals of strong character. What We Believe Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Salem Academy values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school’s success. The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness, particularly as it relates to age‑appropriate adolescent development. What You’ll Do Salem Academy Charter School seeks an excellent middle school Science teacher. The teacher will be responsible for raising achievement through a rigorous and relevant curriculum while supporting a school culture of excellence and joyful learning. Responsibilities Work with and for students: align curricular standards with state guidelines; document annual, unit, and lesson plans correlated to state standards; monitor student progress through standards‑based assessments; teach 4 classes a day. Analyze student data, differentiate instruction, and support, plan, and co‑lead service‑learning projects. Advise students through daily Connections class (homeroom); input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system. Work with and for families: participate in parent/teacher/student conferences three times per year and communicate regularly with families about academic and social progress. Work with and for colleagues: build and maintain a strong school culture centered on student achievement; collaborate with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission; participate in weekly professional development sessions and weekly grade‑level team meetings; input academic and behavioral data into the school data management system. Who You Are You are a skilled educator with at least 2 years of experience teaching any STEM courses, and experience teaching middle school Science courses. You have implemented a culturally responsive curriculum and are committed to standards‑based teaching and learning. You work to build student‑centered learning environments, respond proactively and reactively to the academic and social‑emotional needs of students in your classroom, and have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. You are values‑aligned, passionate about Salem Academy Charter School’s mission and vision, and recognize the assets and cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff. You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture. Qualifications Belief in the mission and vision of the school. Relentless commitment to raising the academic achievement of all students. Commitment to standards‑based teaching and learning. Ability to provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students. Experience working with a diverse student body. Excitement about integrating academics with service work. Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students. Eagerness to be part of creating an innovative and rigorous middle and high school program. Possession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTELs associated with the role. Preference will be given to candidates that meet all of the above requirements and: Are multilingual, including Spanish and English. Have similar life experiences as our students. Hold a Master’s in Math, Science, or Education. Hold National Board Certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr