2026-2027 | High School ELA Teacher

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Prep Boston is a college-preparatory charter public district, comprising a single-site middle and high school. In the 2025-2026 academic year, the community will consist of 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, Boston Prep welcomes all students through an impartial public lottery and upholds the same high expectations for all students, including those with special needs and English language learners. The mission of Boston Prep is to prepare students for success in a four-year college and to embody lifelong ethical growth in thought and action. The school fosters an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, supported by an extended school day and year. Boston Prep believes that strong relationships are central to its community and that an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving its community effectively. The school's approach is guided by six essential beliefs for success: an exceptional adult team ('One Team'), high expectations for all students, fostering ethical growth, cultivating an invested and passionate student culture balanced with structure and joy, offering a range of academic, social, and emotional support, and ensuring college persistence through student and alumni support. The school's values guide how the 'One Team' works together, holding everyone accountable to themselves, each other, students, and families, and emphasizing that organizational changes are necessary to achieve the mission. The school believes all individuals have room for improvement and that staff actions drive student results.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required.
Valid Massachusetts teaching license in the appropriate subject area.
A passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL.
A passing score on an MTEL in the content area(s) they teach within their first year of employment at Boston Prep.
An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at Boston Prep.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Experience in a charter school setting is a plus.
Experience with diverse student populations and inclusive education practices is a plus.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan for and teach 4 sections per day.
Respond to individual student needs by holding regular office hours at least once a week.
Plan for small group instruction (SGI) blocks held during the school day.
Collaborate with co-teachers, SpEd/ELL specialists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction.
Provide targeted feedback on student work to drive student engagement, anchoring feedback in equitable grading practices.
Design, implement, or internalize standards-aligned curriculum and materials that are data-informed and culturally affirming.
Communicate with students, families, and school leaders regarding academic and behavioral progress.
Build relationships with students and support their character development through the advisory model, homeroom structures, ethics focus, and other whole-school moments.
Attend key whole-school events throughout the year, such as family conferences and back-to-school nights.
Attend and participate in weekly staff professional development, including One Team Meetings, Department Meetings, Grade Level Meetings, and Instructional Team Meetings.
Uphold school and grade level systems and structures with fidelity.
Partner with team members, students, and families to actively uproot racism and inequality.
Engage with and attend regular coaching meetings, implementing feedback with fidelity.
Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure student engagement and discipline.
Attend occasional after-school events to foster community engagement.
Serve as an Advisor-Mentor for 8-15 students, facilitating advisory meetings and personal growth activities.
Facilitate Circle Weekly.
Facilitate one intervention block.
Facilitate homeroom once a day.
Conduct weekly office hours.