High School English Teacher (SY26-27, High School)

Responsibilities As an English Teacher at Veritas Prep High School, you will provide engaging and rigorous instruction in literature and composition that prepares students for college‑level work. You will teach through meaningful case studies and projects relevant to students' lives and build critical literacy skills. You will work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students and fostering student‑led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills. You will also collaborate with content and grade level colleagues and higher education partners for coherence, alignment, and efficiency. Teach all grade‑level English classes, aligning with History at key times in the curriculum, and providing targeted literacy supports to students where appropriate. Teach a Seminar course focused on college, career, and life readiness, using the Naviance platform and a curriculum aligned with our college partners. Utilize and continually strengthen your deep content knowledge to prepare high‑quality, effective lessons. Learn, contribute to, and use school‑wide routines and systems that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning. Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom. Support the development of valuable college and career readiness skills and embed this skill‑building into your lessons and daily interactions. Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with students, parents, families, and community partners. Engage in learning about and supporting anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Support a school‑wide student‑centered culture, providing opportunities for student feedback and leadership. Qualifications An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things. Relentless pursuit of a classroom that centers students and continuously improves learning outcomes. A passion for continuous growth as an educator. A dedication to fighting racism in our educational institutions and in daily life, and knowledge of the history of race and racism, as well as the systems of oppression our students face. A commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that are relevant to our students' lives and prepare them for success in an early college setting. Two to three years of teaching experience (preferably at the secondary level). Deep content knowledge in English. Bachelor's degree. Have or be eligible for a MA teaching license in English (5–12). SEI endorsement within one year of employment. Current authorization to work in the United States; a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. Alignment with our Values of: 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. Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages. Salary Range for this position: $50,000 – $90,000 (exclusive of fringe benefits). If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Pay equity and internal equity of our current team members are also considered. We also offer a generous benefits package for full‑time staff, including but not limited to: 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. About Veritas Prep Veritas Prep is a public, tuition‑free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. The school accelerates every student's path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall‑to‑wall Early College high school. Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high‑impact college degrees, saving students up to two years of college time and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as juniors at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation. Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high‑quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti‑racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students. 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 Veritas Prep Charter School