SY26-27 J.F. Kennedy Middle School Science Teacher (Immediate Opening)

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is hiring a Science Teacher for grades 6–8 at J.F. Kennedy Middle School. Educators are responsible for providing strong instruction, fostering students’ sense of belonging, and preparing them for meaningful academic and life opportunities. They serve as instructors, mentors, and collaborators in school communities that emphasize strong relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement for students and adults.

The teacher will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using research-based curriculum and effective strategies; design lessons and supports so students can access grade-level content; and use student data and formative assessment to guide instruction. The role also involves building trusting relationships, contributing to a positive school culture, collaborating with colleagues and co-teaching teams, and engaging families as partners.

The teacher will help students develop skills and confidence for success beyond middle school, participate in professional learning and feedback cycles, and contribute to adult learning by modeling strong practice and, when applicable, hosting residents or student teachers. The position also includes upholding school-wide expectations for curriculum, assessment, and professional conduct, and performing other duties assigned by the Principal.

The role is full-time, with an immediate opening. The listed base salary is up to $96,864.45 and is commensurate with experience. Educators are eligible for the competitive benefits available to Springfield Public Schools educators and may also be eligible for recruitment incentives, including a signing bonus or relocation award.

Requirements

• Experience teaching at the middle or high school level.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE educator license in the appropriate subject and grade level; candidates not yet licensed may be eligible for a licensure waiver.
• Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship-building.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Experience or readiness to host residents or student teachers, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using research-based curriculum and effective instructional strategies.
• Design lessons, scaffolding, and embedded supports so all students can access grade-level content.
• Use student data and formative assessment to adjust instruction and promote academic growth.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students through consistency, respect, and high expectations.
• Contribute to a school culture where students feel known, supported, and accountable.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including through co-teaching teams and professional learning communities.
• Engage families as partners through regular communication and shared problem-solving.
• Support students in developing the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond.
• Participate in professional learning, coaching, and feedback cycles.
• Model strong practice, host residents or student teachers when applicable, and support a culture of adult learning.
• Uphold school-wide expectations related to curriculum, assessment, and professional conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Benefits

• Eligible for the same competitive benefits available to educators in Springfield Public Schools.
• May be eligible for a signing bonus in addition to base salary.
• May be eligible for a relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts.

What This Job Offers

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