English Teacher

English Teacher Veritas Preparatory Charter School - middle - Springfield, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5701488 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Position Type: Full-time What You’ll Do Implement school-wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment. Deliver High Quality Instructional Materials (Wit & Wisdom) that enable students to develop strong literacy skills. Collaborate closely with your ELA team to internalize curriculum, strengthen instructional materials in response to student data, and align on best practices. Use student data to drive instructional decisions, provide targeted support/interventions, and accelerate growth during class, daily intervention block, and daily tutoring. Teach a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness, including goal-setting, self-advocacy, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students. Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success. Center inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all. Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to problem-solve, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture. Perform other duties as assigned by your school Principal and/or manager. Values Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way. Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration. One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission. Qualifications Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards. Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator. Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts. Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance. Bachelor’s degree required. One to three years of teaching experience preferred. Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by: a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and a passing score on the English, or Middle School Humanities MTEL (or equivalent), and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. Benefits Salary Range: $58,000 - $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits. Final base salary will be based on skills, education, and experience. Pay equity and internal equity of current team members are considered. Generous benefits package for full-time staff, including: Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements) Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid) Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program) Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more. Equal Opportunity Employer Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr