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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’ time in college and thousands of dollars. At Veritas Prep, Middle School ELA/History Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop the literacy, historical thinking, and academic confidence they need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

What You’ll DoAt Veritas Prep, Middle School ELA/History Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop the literacy, historical thinking, and academic confidence they need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As an ELA/History Teacher, you will co-advise a class of approximately 27 students alongside a Math/Science Teacher, sharing responsibility for both academic success and strong classroom culture.You will plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in reading, writing, and history that ensures every student—regardless of background—can access grade-level standards and produce high-quality work. In partnership with your co-advisor, you will build a joyful, structured classroom community where students of all identities feel safe, valued, challenged, and supported to meet ambitious goals.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.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Implement school-wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver High Quality Instructional Materials (Wit & Wisdom for ELA and Investigating History for History) that enable students to develop strong literacy skills and historical thinking. </li><li>Collaborate closely with your ELA/History team to internalize curriculum, strengthen instructional materials in response to student data, and align on best practices</li><li>Use student data to drive instructional decisions, provide targeted support/interventions, and accelerate growth during class, daily intervention block, and daily tutoring </li><li>Teach a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness, including goal-setting, self-advocacy, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. </li><li>Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students.</li><li>Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success </li><li>Center inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all </li><li>Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to problem-solve, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by your school Principal and/or manager</li></ul>RequirementsCandidates should apply if they align with our values of: <ul><li>Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way.</li><li>Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration.</li><li>One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards. </li><li>Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator. </li><li>Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. </li><li>Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts. </li><li>Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance. </li><li>Bachelor’s degree required. </li><li>One to three years of teaching experience preferred. </li><li>Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by: </li><li><ul><li>a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and </li><li>a passing score on the Elementary, English, or Middle School Humanities MTEL (or equivalent), and</li><li>Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. </li></ul></li><li> Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. </li></ul>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.BenefitsVeritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:<ul><li>Salary Range for this position is $58,000-$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits. </li><li><ul><li>If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. </li><li>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. </li><li>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.</li></ul></li><li>We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:</li><li><ul><li>Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans</li><li>Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)</li><li>Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)</li><li>Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program)</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more...</li></ul></li></ul>About Veritas PrepVeritas 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. Veritas Prep 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. 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. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our 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’ time in college 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, <a class="external" href="https://veritasprepma.org/equity/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">anti-racist</a> community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

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5th Grade ELA/History Teacher (SY26-27, Middle School)

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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’ time in college and thousands of dollars. In addition, you will partner with content and grade-level colleagues, as well as higher education partners, to ensure alignment and coherence in objectives, enhancing our collective efforts to prepare students for the next stage of their educational journey.

What You’ll DoAs the High School Teacher at Veritas Prep High School, you will deliver engaging and rigorous instruction that prepares students for success in college-level coursework. You will teach a comprehensive curriculum, integrating key topics and employing relevant case studies and projects that resonate with students' experiences, while fostering their skills as critical thinkers. You will work collaboratively with a team to create an inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds feel valued and supported, emphasizing student participation, discussion, and leadership. In addition, you will partner with content and grade-level colleagues, as well as higher education partners, to ensure alignment and coherence in objectives, enhancing our collective efforts to prepare students for the next stage of their educational journey.You’ll also: <ul><li>Teach assigned classes, aligning curriculum with interdisciplinary goals and cross-cutting literacy skills when appropriate. </li><li>Teach a seminar course focused on college, career, and life readiness, utilizing relevant platforms and resources aligned with postsecondary partners. </li><li>Leverage and continually deepen your content knowledge to create high-quality, effective lessons. </li><li>Learn, contribute to, and implement school-wide routines and systems that promote a smooth, efficient learning environment. </li><li>Use data to inform decisions and support the academic growth of students in the classroom. </li><li>Integrate college and career readiness skills into your lessons and daily interactions with students. </li><li>Build strong relationships and actively communicate with parents, families, and community partners. </li><li>Engage in learning about and supporting initiatives related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. </li><li>Contribute to fostering a student-centered culture by providing opportunities for student feedback and leadership. </li><li>Actively engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your teaching practices.</li></ul>RequirementsCandidates should apply if they align with our values of: <ul><li>Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way.</li><li>Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration.</li><li>One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards. </li><li>Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator. </li><li>Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. </li><li>Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts. </li><li>Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance. </li><li>Bachelor’s degree required. </li><li>One to three years of teaching experience preferred. </li><li>Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by: </li><li><ul><li>a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and </li><li>a passing score on the History MTEL (or equivalent), and</li><li>Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. </li></ul></li><li> Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment. </li></ul>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 terminationBenefitsVeritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:<ul><li>Salary Range for this position is $58,000-$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits. </li><li><ul><li>If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. </li><li>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. </li><li>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.</li></ul></li><li>We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:</li><li><ul><li>Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans</li><li>Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)</li><li>Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)</li><li>Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program)</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more...</li></ul></li></ul>About Veritas PrepVeritas 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. Veritas Prep 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. 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. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our 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’ time in college 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, <a class="external" href="https://veritasprepma.org/equity/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">anti-racist</a> community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

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