26-27 3rd grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Supervisor: Building Principal
Department: School Academy
Classification: Exempt

Make a Difference. Inspire Scholars. Shape the Future.

Are you a passionate educator who believes every scholar deserves the opportunity to succeed? Do you enjoy creating engaging, rigorous learning experiences while building meaningful relationships with students and families?

Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) is looking for a dedicated Teacher to join our team and help prepare scholars for success beyond high school. Founded in 2000, Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4–12th grade independent charter school located in downtown Milwaukee, serving nearly 1,000 scholars. At MAS, we believe in setting high expectations for every student while recognizing and celebrating their individual backgrounds, experiences, and strengths.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level.

Why Join MAS?

At MAS, teachers have the opportunity to:

• Build meaningful relationships with scholars and make a lasting impact.
  
  
• Create rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive learning experiences.
  
  
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of educators, administrators, and support staff.
  
  
• Use student data to identify needs, celebrate progress, and help scholars reach their full potential.
  
  
• Partner with families to support student achievement.
  
  
• Grow professionally through professional development, coursework, and leadership opportunities.
  
  
• Be part of a school community committed to academic excellence and student success.
  
  

What You’ll Do

As a Teacher, you will play a critical role in preparing scholars for post-secondary success. You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies.
  
  
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students.
  
  
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
  
  
• Analyze student data and develop interventions to support student growth.
  
  
• Communicate regularly with students, families, staff, and administration regarding student progress.
  
  
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, resource teachers, student service personnel, administrators, and other school staff.
  
  
• Work with families and school teams to develop strategies that improve student achievement.
  
  
• Participate in curriculum development, data analysis, professional development planning, and other school committees.
  
  
• Continue to develop professionally through staff development, coursework, and other learning opportunities.
  
  
• Support the educational philosophy and mission of Milwaukee Academy of Science.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or other administrators.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for educators who are passionate about student success and committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and academically challenging classroom environment.

Required Qualification:

• Valid Wisconsin Teaching Certification.
  
  

Contract Information

• First-Year Teachers: 198-day contract
  
  
• Returning Teachers: 195-day contract
  
  

Join Our Team

If you’re an educator who wants to do more than teach—you want to inspire, empower, and help scholars reach their full potential—we want to hear from you.

Join Milwaukee Academy of Science and become part of a school community where high expectations, collaboration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do.