Middle School Humanities Associate Teacher (26-27)
About The Position
Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing a world-class education that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We foster high expectations, a rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture. Teaching at Springfield Prep involves close co-teaching and collaboration, weekly 1-on-1 coaching (bi-weekly for all teachers), dedicated professional development and team meeting time built into the schedule (students dismiss early on Fridays), and ample resources and support for curriculum development. Our Operations, Student Support, and School Culture teams ensure teachers can focus on instruction.
Requirements
- Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the school year.
- Can join us in early August 2026 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 secondary ELA or Social Studies classroom.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
