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

Veritas Preparatory Charter School • Springfield, MA

2d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts.
• Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by: a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and a passing score on the Elementary, English, or Middle School Humanities MTEL (or equivalent), and
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
• Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by: a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and a passing score on the Elementary, English, or Middle School Humanities MTEL (or equivalent), and
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement school-wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with your ELA/History 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.
• Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success
• Center inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to problem-solve, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture
• Perform other duties as assigned by your school Principal and/or manager

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level