2026-2027 High School English Teacher

Boston-Collegiate-Charter-School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Collegiate Charter School is seeking a versatile High School English Teacher in Dorchester, MA. Immediate start with on-campus duties and a full-time schedule. The role spans 7 periods daily with a mix of content and intervention teaching within an equity-focused curriculum.

Strong candidates will hold a Bachelor's in education or English and MTEL/SEI endorsement or willingness to certify. Two years of urban teaching experience is preferred; dedication to inclusive excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or the relevant subject area.
• Have passed MTEL and SEI endorsement or be willing to pursue certification.
• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience in urban public or charter schools preferred.
• Ability to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion and impact of identity on work.

Responsibilities

• Plan for, grade for, and teach 4-5 periods daily (4 content-based, 1 intervention-based).
• On-campus daily schedule from 7:30-4:30 PM and collaborate with colleagues.
• Attend weekly meetings and professional development with coaching.
• Maintain high expectations for rigor, relationships, and relevance.
• Use data to drive organizational decisions and address student needs.
• Contribute to school and position-based teams and initiatives.
• Support anti-racist work and restorative justice approaches in relationships.
• Care for students’ academic and behavioral expectations and accountability.
• Communicate proactively with families and staff.
• Be prepared for full-time classroom responsibilities in an urban charter context.
• Respect and promote the school’s mission of college preparation.

Skills

DEI advocacy

Subject-area knowledge

Diverse student leadership

Effective collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or subject area

Massachusetts MTEL & SEI endorsement or willingness to certify

Job description

Boston Collegiate Charter School Boston Collegiate Charter School - Dorchester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

2026-2027 High School English Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5893010

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are looking for a versatile, engaging, and passionate English Teacher.

This position reports to the School Principal.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

The mission of Boston Collegiate Charter School is simple yet ambitious: to prepare each student for college. We offer an academically rigorous college preparatory curriculum for 700 students in fifth through twelfth grades. 100% of our graduates have been accepted to college; the majority of them will be the first in their families to complete a college degree.

All Boston Collegiate students will... graduate empowered to choose their own directions, with options aligned with their passions and interests. They will be equipped not only to go to college, but to thrive there, and they will possess the leadership skills and mindsets necessary to make an impact in their communities and the world.

To achieve this vision of our graduates, Boston Collegiate will… be academically rigorous, equitable, and inclusive. Boston Collegiate will create opportunities for each student to thrive and will cultivate curiosity, empathy, and the unique talents that each student brings. Boston Collegiate will be a beacon of the twin pillars of scholarship and belonging, and thus a national model for what integrated education can look like at its best.

OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS

Boston Collegiate’s strategic plan responds to urgent issues in education, builds institutional resilience, and positions Boston Collegiate to lead as an equitable and integrated school. Pursuit of these ambitious goals will ensure that our students can continue to access the exceptional instruction, customized resources, and enriching extracurriculars that will enable them to thrive in school, in college, and beyond. Read here to learn more about our 2023/2026 Strategic Plan

JOB DETAILS

Strong candidates for our position will:

• Believe in the school’s core values of: scholarship, belonging, passion, responsibility, and integrity;
• Have earned a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject area for which you are applying (required);
• Have passed the required Massachusetts Test for Educational Licensure (MTEL) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement or be willing to work toward certification;
• Have a minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Have knowledge of and/or experience in subject area expertise, child/adolescent development, and leading a diverse group of students in an academic or non-academic setting; and
• Be able to speak authentically about the imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools and recognize how your identity impacts your work.

Our teachers and staff:

• Expect to be on-campus from 7:30-4:30 PM daily;
• Plan for, grade for, and teach 4-5 out of 7 periods daily (4 content-based, 1 intervention-based);
• Assume responsibility of and coverage for students outside of the classroom commensurate with their position;
• Attend weekly meetings/professional development and receive personalized coaching;
• Are committed to learning about and practicing anti-racist work, including restorative justice approaches to building relationships and addressing grievances against our community;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and proactively with colleagues, students, and families;
• Understand the importance of using data regularly to drive organizational decisions;
• Receive, and are grateful to receive, feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement;
• Are willing to consistently hold our students accountable to academic and behavioral expectations;
• Actively contribute to the school and our position-based teams; and
• Affirm that we grow as educators best when we are held to high expectations for rigor, relationships, and relevance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position falls on our Instructional salary scale , based on years of prior experience with a range of $63,750 - $76,014.
• Additional compensation is awarded to those with advanced degrees or with a Special Education license.
• Why Boston Collegiate? Check out our Value Proposition to learn more about the benefits of being a staff member.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Boston Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Boston Collegiate is committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of Boston. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $63,750 to $76,014 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hiring Manager
• 11 Mayhew Street
• Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]