Science Teacher (SY 22-23)
Company: Veritas Prep Charter School
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
What You'll Do
As a Middle School Science Teacher at Veritas Prep, you'll plan and
teach engaging science lessons through student-centered phenomena,
ensuring that every student has the knowledge and skills to access
grade-level standards and work. You'll help students gain the
fundamental science and inquiry skills they need to prepare for
higher level science classes in high school, college, and beyond.
You'll partner with your colleagues and grade-level team to build a
strong community, where students feel safe, seen, included, and
able to reach their goals. You'll also receive consistent support
from your coach, who will observe you weekly or biweekly and give
you feedback that will help you continue to grow as an
educator.
You will also:
Build knowledge in your content area and be prepared for every
class with high-quality, effective lessons
Facilitate interactive, student-centered labs and
investigations
Be an active participant in your content planning team with other
Science Teachers in the building to improve the quality of
instructional materials
Learn and use school-wide routines that help our school run
smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning
Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our
students in the classroom and during daily tutoring
Teach students valuable social-emotional skills and embed this
skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions
Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with
parents and families
Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
in education and be a champion for anit-racist education
Work as a team with teachers, staff, and leaders to support
students
Requirements
What You'll Need (Qualifications) An unwavering belief that all
students can achieve academically
A passion for continuous growth as an educator
A dedication to fighting racism in our educational institutions and
in daily life and knowledge of the history of race and racism, as
well as the systems of oppression our students face
One to two years of teaching experience (preferred)
Bachelor's degree
Subject area expertise (preferred), i.e.,
passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and
Writing) MTEL
passing score on the General Science or Math/Science (Middle
School) MTEL, or
eligibility for a MA teaching license in General Science or Middle
School Math/Science
SEI endorsement within one year of employment
Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate
must have such authorization by his or her first day of
employment
Wondering if you should apply? Are you passionate about giving
every child access to an education that will prepare them for
wherever life takes them? Have you been thinking about a career
change? Do you have experience working with children? Are you a
life-long learner who thrives on feedback? If you answered yes, you
should apply!
Think you don't quite meet all the qualifications listed above?
Apply anyway! We are looking for a truly diverse team of educators,
and research shows that historically marginalized groups are less
likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We are
working to become an anti-racist organization and want to recruit
and support a diverse staff, to understand the history of inequity
in education, and to ensure students see teachers, staff, and
leaders who look like them working in their schools.
Still not sure? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing
recruitment@vpcs.org.
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.
Benefits
About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep Charter School (VPCS) was founded in Springfield in
2012 with the mission to prepare students in grades 5-8 to compete,
achieve, and succeed in high school, college, and beyond. VPCS now
serves more than 370 Springfield students and is one of
Massachusetts' top-performing middle schools.
Launching in August of 2022, Veritas Prep High School will open its
doors to 100 Springfield students in Grade 9, adding roughly 100
students and one grade level per year. We are committed to
fostering graduates who are College, Career and Future Ready; Woke
Citizens; Innovators; Learners for Life and the Leaders of
Tomorrow. To prepare them most efficiently and effectively for
their futures, VPHS will offer a Wall-to-Wall (serving all
students) Early College and career readiness program that puts all
students on a pathway to high-impact careers through strategic
college credits, work-place credentials and when possible, an
Associates degree.
Veritas Prep schools provide a college prep curriculum in a safe,
positive, and rigorous learning environment that allows students to
thrive both academically and socially. Our educators believe in
expecting the best from every student and in the power of building
strong relationships with students and families, creating a
community that supports the achievement of all. To learn more about
Veritas Prep and the close-knit academic community of teachers and
scholars in Springfield, check out this video and visit
veritasprepma.org.
Keywords: Veritas Prep Charter School, Springfield , Science Teacher (SY 22-23), Education / Teaching , Springfield, Massachusetts
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