Physics Teacher (SY26-27, High School)

Veritas Prep • Springfield, MA

22h • $58,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As the Physics Teacher at Veritas Prep High School you’ll provide our students with engaging and rigorous instruction in science and specifically physics that will prepare them for college-level work. You’ll work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students in the classroom and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills. You’ll collaborate with content and grade level colleagues and our higher education partners for coherence and alignment in our work and efficiency in preparing students for the next level. You will also: Build knowledge in your content area and be prepared for every class with high-quality, effective lessons Facilitate interactive, student-centered labs and investigations Be an active participant in your content planning team with other Science Teachers in the building to improve the quality of instructional materials Learn and use school-wide routines that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom and during daily tutoring Teach students valuable social-emotional skills and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents and families Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and be a champion for anit-racist education Work as a team with teachers, staff, and leaders to support students Actively engage in professional development and coaching to continually improve your practice

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 the Physics MTEL (or equivalent), and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
• Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment.
• Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination

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 the Physics MTEL (or equivalent), and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge in your content area and be prepared for every class with high-quality, effective lessons
• Facilitate interactive, student-centered labs and investigations
• Be an active participant in your content planning team with other Science Teachers in the building to improve the quality of instructional materials
• Learn and use school-wide routines that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning
• Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom and during daily tutoring
• Teach students valuable social-emotional skills and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions
• Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents and families
• Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and be a champion for anit-racist education
• Work as a team with teachers, staff, and leaders to support students
• Actively engage in professional development and coaching to continually improve your practice

Benefits

• Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:
• Salary Range for this position is $58,000-$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits. If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. Keep in mind, the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
• 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