Full Time Substitute Teacher (SY26-27)

UP Education Network•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. Teachers hold primary responsibility for the development of curriculum, the instruction of content, and, most importantly, the success of UP Academy’s students. At UP, your career is shaped by: Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students. Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college. Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice. Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. Additionally, the entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August.

Requirements

A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience
Bachelor’s degree is required
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
A passionate belief in UP Academy’s mission, values, and educational model
A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families
An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
A sense of humility

Nice To Haves

School-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively execute lesson plans for assigned classes
Perform all assigned school duties
Consistently hold students accountable to school-based behavior management plan
Participate in school-wide professional development and activities, as well as cohort meetings
Communicating effectively with all students, staff and families