5th Grade Math/Science Teacher (SY26-27, Middle School)

Veritas Preparatory Charter School•Springfield, MA

3d•$50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At Veritas Prep, Middle School Math/Science Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong mathematical reasoning, scientific thinking, and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As a Math/Science Teacher, you will co-advise a class of approximately 27 students alongside an ELA/History Teacher, sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong, positive classroom culture. You will plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in math and science that ensures every student—regardless of background—can access grade-level standards, build conceptual understanding, and apply their learning to complex problems. In partnership with your co-advisor, you will cultivate 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: Implement school-wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment Deliver High Quality Instructional Materials in Math (Fishtank Math) and Science that enable students to develop strong mathematical and scientific thinking skills. Collaborate closely with your math/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. 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 At Veritas Prep, we believe that excellent instruction, 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. One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same 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:
passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and Writing) MTEL and
passing score on the Elementary, Math or Middle School Mathematics MTEL or equivalent, and/or,
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

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 in Math (Fishtank Math) and Science that enable students to develop strong mathematical and scientific thinking skills.
Collaborate closely with your math/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.
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

Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:
Salary Range for this position is $50,000 - $90,000, 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.
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.
We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes, but not limited to the following:
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...