English Teacher

Christa McAuliffe Charter School – Framingham, Massachusetts – Job ID 5653533 – Application deadline: Posted until filled – Posted: Apr 17, 2026 – Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026. Job Description MISSION The mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body an intense commitment to self and community, the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve those standards. ABOUT THE SCHOOL The Christa McAuliffe Charter School (mcauliffecharter.org) is an EL Education school for 340 scholars in grades 6‑8 with a hands‑on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. The school is committed to ensuring that all students grow as learners and as ethical people through meaningful work and a strong community. POSITION OVERVIEW Everything that we do at McAuliffe is intended to meet the needs of students in their early adolescence. This means that you must be someone who finds sixth, seventh, and eighth graders much more entertaining than aggravating! You must be compassionate, have the ability to develop meaningful connections with students, have strong classroom management skills, and feel confident in your ability to create a psychologically safe classroom culture in which individuals are respected and valued for what they bring to the group. As an English Teacher, you will coach students to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. You will collaborate with other teachers on English curricula and interdisciplinary projects, investigations, and expeditions already in place. You will bring your own knowledge and interests to engage in ongoing curriculum development. You will be expected to plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Massachusetts/Common Core standards and assess students’ mastery of the standards. Teaching students the skills and strategies that will make them effective readers, writers, and thinkers is what matters most, and you are expected to design curricula that balance the teaching of literacy skills with higher‑order exploration and synthesis of content. You will differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students at various ability levels. As a crew leader, you will lead a crew of about 12 students, mentor and advocate for each student in your crew, engage them in team‑building activities, facilitate conversations rooted in social‑emotional learning, guide the development of crew and individual goals, and prepare students for conferences and exhibitions of learning. RESPONSIBILITIES Build on existing curricula, plan and deliver engaging lessons and units that build reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Collaborate with colleagues to create highly engaging, cross‑curricular learning expeditions. Employ a variety of teaching methodologies that guide students to engage in critical thinking (protocols, simulations, workshops, Socratic seminars, cooperative learning, experiments, hands‑on projects, and other inquiry‑based activities). Implement formative and summative assessments to track student progress and engage students in the assessment process. Analyze data on student performance to inform instruction. Provide differentiated support, including accommodations and modifications to ensure all students meet and exceed standards. Integrate work with expert professionals during fieldwork, via video conferencing or on‑site interviews. Participate in ongoing professional development, including instructional coaching. Implement school‑wide positive behavioral systems to manage the classroom. Communicate regularly with students’ families regarding performance and progress. Serve as a Crew adviser to 10‑12 students, leading daily advisory (crew) and supporting advisees. Participate in the McAuliffe Community, including attending evening celebrations of student learning. QUALIFICATIONS Experience in teaching middle‑school art or design is preferred. Expertise with iterative design processes and a variety of assessment methods. Commitment to developing curriculum and implementing EL Education core practices. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork commitment, and readiness to reflect and grow. Massachusetts DESE licensure in ELA (PreK‑8 or 5‑12) or eligibility for waiver is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Remain stationary for extended periods; move within the classroom and school to assist students; lift up to 25 lbs occasionally; communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents in person and digitally. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary Range: $41,952 (step 0, Bachelor's) – $84,016 (step 20, Master's). Final base salary will be based on skills, education, and experience. Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 403b employee contributed, MTRS, life insurance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. JOB TYPE Full‑time. JOB REQUIREMENTS At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr