2026-2027 | High School Ethics Teacher

Boston Prep • Hyde Park, MA

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About The Position

Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school. In 2026-2027, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners. At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth. We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year. We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively. As a High School Ethics Teacher… You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class.

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 , as well as a 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, 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 the individual needs of students by holding regular office hours, at least once a week, and planning 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 to meet the individual needs of students, including students with special needs and English Language Learners
• Provide targeted feedback on student work to drive student engagement.
• Anchor feedback system in equitable grading practices that focus on what students know and have learned, and that emphasize practice and revision.
• Designing, implementing, or internalizing standards-aligned curriculum and materials that are data-informed and culturally affirming of our students.
• Communicate with students, families, and school leaders around academic and behavioral progress via phone calls, messages on DeansList and family conferences.
• Build relationships with our students and support their character development through our advisory model, homeroom structures, ethics focus and other whole-school moments.
• Attend key whole-school school events throughout the year (i.e family conferences, back to school nights).
• Attend and participate in weekly staff professional development via 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 in our community.
• Engage with, and attend, regular coaching meetings; implement 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.
• Advisor-Mentor 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time