Early College Teacher (SY26-27, High School)

Veritas Preparatory Charter School • Springfield, MA

1d • $58,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As an Early College Teacher at Veritas Prep High School you’ll push into the Early College (EC) courses and support students academically and socially as they navigate the class, offering a weekly Early College Lab to help students master the skills and content of the college course. You’ll also work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
You’ll also:
Support students to be successful in Early College (EC) classes.
Attend EC classes on the high school and/or college campuses and engage from the student perspective by taking notes, previewing coursework, understanding syllabus and assignments.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' academic and behavioral progress and development.
Provide accurate attendance records and sit in on all assigned college courses.
Provide instructional and behavior management support of students during classes (as determined by each college professor).
Serve as a point of contact for Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University faculty, including communicating any faculty questions and concerns to the Dean of Early College and Student Success Managers.
Prepare data for and attend biweekly data meetings to track student progress and support all students in the EC classes.
Plan and implement Early College Lab classes to support student success.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and/or additional instructional materials that support student’s learning of the college course content.
Encourage, monitor, and provide feedback on the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Additional functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Teach a Seminar course on college and career readiness skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Promptly returning phone calls and answer emails from families and coworkers.
Serving as club advisor (as assigned/approved).
Performing other duties as assigned.
Candidates should apply if they align with our values of:
Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way.
Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration.
One Team, One Mission: We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission.

Requirements

• Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards.
• Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator.
• Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts.
• Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by: a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, and a passing score on a relevant subject area MTEL

Responsibilities

• Support students to be successful in Early College (EC) classes.
• Attend EC classes on the high school and/or college campuses and engage from the student perspective by taking notes, previewing coursework, understanding syllabus and assignments.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' academic and behavioral progress and development.
• Provide accurate attendance records and sit in on all assigned college courses.
• Provide instructional and behavior management support of students during classes (as determined by each college professor).
• Serve as a point of contact for Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University faculty, including communicating any faculty questions and concerns to the Dean of Early College and Student Success Managers.
• Prepare data for and attend biweekly data meetings to track student progress and support all students in the EC classes.
• Plan and implement Early College Lab classes to support student success.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and/or additional instructional materials that support student’s learning of the college course content.
• Encourage, monitor, and provide feedback on the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Teach a Seminar course on college and career readiness skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Promptly returning phone calls and answer emails from families and coworkers.
• Serving as club advisor (as assigned/approved).
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time