Middle School Associate Teacher- Immediate Opening
About The Position
Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts, dedicated to preparing all students for high school, college, and life. We believe in providing a world-class education through high expectations, a rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture. Teaching at Springfield Prep is unique due to its emphasis on co-teaching and collaboration, with a 2-teacher model in all K-5 classrooms. Teachers receive weekly 1-on-1 coaching in their first year, with bi-weekly coaching thereafter. The schedule includes built-in weekly professional development and team meeting time, with students dismissing early on Fridays. The school provides resources, support, and planning time for curriculum development, and has dedicated Operations, Student Support, and School Culture teams to allow teachers to focus on instruction.
Requirements
- Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the school year.
- Can join us in early August 2025 and commit to our schedule: (7:25 am-3:50 pm).
Nice To Haves
- Previous jobs, student teaching, internships, and/or volunteer experiences working with children and/or teaching certification are preferred but not required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Develop as a teacher through on-the-ground experience with students of varying ages and abilities, with the end goal of leading a classroom or joining a Special Education or ESL team.
- Teach daily, small group (1-10 students) academic support lessons to students who would benefit from targeted remediation or additional challenge.
- Substitute teach when teachers are absent/have meetings to ensure that rigorous, consistent instruction is continued even when teachers are out.
- Exemplify your conviction that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve at the highest levels through your collaboration with classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students including those with learning differences.
- Lead daily recess and lunch duties.
- Develop strong relationships with students and families to contribute to positive classroom cultures with high expectations.
Benefits
- Generous paid family leave
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
