Veritas Prep MA

Science Teacher (SY26-27, Middle School)

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$58k-$100kDetected 49 days ago

CommunicationCollaboration

About the role

As a Science Teacher, you will two classes of approximately 27 students, sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong, positive classroom culture with teachers in other subject areas.
Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students.

At Veritas Prep, Middle School Science Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong scientific thinking, and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.
Collaborate closely with your science 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.
One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission.
Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.

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.

What You'll Need (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.
Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts.
Bachelor's degree required.
One to three years of teaching experience preferred.
Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve

Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits.
If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience.
Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position.
Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.
Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following: Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits.
If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience.
In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
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.

We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration.
At Veritas Prep, we believe that excellent teaching, strong relationships, and teamwork are essential to creating equitable outcomes for students-and this role is central to that mission.
Candidates should apply if they align 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.
At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career.

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