Middle School STEM Associate Teacher- Immediate Opening

Springfield Prep Charter School•Springfield, MA

6d•Onsite

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 distinguished by co-teaching in each homeroom, weekly 1-on-1 coaching in the first year (bi-weekly thereafter), built-in professional development and team meeting time on Fridays, and dedicated resources for curriculum development. We also have strong 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.
Commitment to the schedule: 7:25 am-3:50 pm.
Ability to join in early August 2024.

Nice To Haves

Previous jobs, student teaching, internships, and/or volunteer experiences working with children.
Teaching certification.

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 Math or Science 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 conviction that all students can achieve at the highest levels through 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.