SY26-27 Discovery Polytech Early College High School Humanities Teacher

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SY26-27 Discovery Polytech Early College High School is seeking an energized and committed Humanities Teacher for grades 9-12. This role is ideal for an educator looking to join a joyful school with a growth mindset, a principal invested in staff development, and a team that reflects the student body's diversity. The school is dedicated to teaching the full truth about American history, explicitly addressing systemic injustices, and empowering students and staff to drive change. Equity is a core commitment, demonstrated through hiring practices, culturally responsive teaching, and professional development focused on underserved students. The school believes strong student-teacher relationships are foundational to academic and social success. Educators participate in five hours of professional learning per week within the school day, emphasizing collaboration and peer-to-peer learning. This challenging yet rewarding work requires a commitment to rigorous grade-level content and high expectations for all students.

Requirements

• Appropriate content/program area (English) and grade level license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required (Educators not licensed by MA DESE may be eligible for a waiver and are encouraged to apply).
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience as an active anti-racist or advocate for equity preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Humanities or English at the middle and/or high school level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Humanities or English to middle and/or high school students.
• Engage in five hours of professional learning per week.
• Collaborate with peers for professional growth.
• Explicitly address and counteract systemic racism through teaching practices.
• Empower students and staff to take action and make change regarding systemic injustices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Salaries for new teachers start at $57,396.
• Sick days.
• Retirement benefits.
• Health insurance.
• Opportunities to increase earnings above base salary (e.g., Signing or relocation bonuses, Expanded Learning Time stipends, Empowerment Academies opportunities).

What This Job Offers

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