Cluster Substitute Teacher - (UP Academy Dorchester) (Anticipated Vacancy (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 6/30/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. UP Education Network operates five schools in Boston and Lawrence, MA, serving more than 2,600 elementary and middle school students. UP is invited by local school districts to restart chronically underperforming district schools as UP Academies. Each UP Academy shares the same mission: to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission, values, and educational model
A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families
An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
A sense of humility

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively execute lesson plans for assigned classes
Perform all assigned school duties
Consistently hold students accountable to school-based behavior management plan
Participate in school-wide professional development and activities, as well as cohort meetings
Communicating effectively with all students, staff and families