Middle School Science Teacher

Job Title

Base salary, before crediting years of experience and relevant degrees, is $50,000.

Organizational Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. Growth Happens Here.

Duties and Responsibilities

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students. Each position will perform a variety of essential responsibilities, including (but not limited to): Teach science to several sections of students; Collaborate with department members to develop and refine Excel's curriculum; Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards; Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel's classroom management strategies and best practices with consistency; Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time; Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree preferred; An unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model; A commitment to addressing inequity in education; The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment; The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs; and Can speak to their personal investment and commitment to antiracist education and diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community and beyond. Preference will be given to applicants who also: Have a track record of leading and/or engaging in anti-racist work; Have a track record that reflects the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture; Have experience in a public or charter school setting and have experience working with schools that serve grades K-12; Have experience teaching or leading schools that serve family populations that are similar to those at Excel Academy; and Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently. Excel Academy Charter Schools is committed to its work as an anti-racist organization. One critical element of that commitment is building and empowering a diverse staff that reflects the community that we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose experiences share important points of intersection with those of our students. Staff who demonstrate fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic (languages spoken widely by our diverse community of families) will receive additional compensation, as will staff who are alumni of our schools. Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.