Middle School STEM Associate Teacher- Immediate Opening

About the role

Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture.

As an MS STEM Associate Teacher, you will develop as a teacher through on-the-ground experience with students of varying ages and abilities, with the end goal of leading a secondary Math or Science classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily, small group (1-10 students) academic support lessons to students who would benefit from targeted remediation or additional challenge.
• Substitute teach when teachers are absent or have meetings to ensure that rigorous, consistent instruction is continued.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students, including those with learning differences, exemplifying the conviction that all students can achieve at the highest levels.
• Lead daily recess and lunch duties.
• Develop strong relationships with students and families to contribute to positive classroom cultures with high expectations.

What makes teaching at Springfield Prep different

• Co-teaching and collaboration are the norm, with two teachers working together closely in each homeroom.
• Weekly 1-on-1 coaching in your first year; bi-weekly coaching for all teachers.
• Weekly professional development and team meeting time built into the schedule (students dismiss at 12:30 pm on Fridays to accommodate this).
• Resources, support, and planning time to develop and refine curriculum and lesson plans.
• Incredible Operations, Student Support, and School Culture teams so you can focus on teaching.

Requirements

• You must have earned a Bachelor's degree by the start of the school year.
• You can join us in early August 2024 and commit to our schedule: 7:25 am–3:50 pm.

Previous jobs, student teaching, internships, and/or volunteer experiences working with children and/or teaching certification are preferred but not required for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid family leave.

Pay

Starting salary for this position is $48,816.

Springfield Prep is committed to being a diverse organization at all levels and encourages people from all backgrounds and identities to apply.