5th Grade Math/Science Teacher (SY26-27, Middle School)

Veritas Prep Charter School; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Veritas Prep Charter School in Springfield, MA, seeks a Middle School Math/Science Teacher to deliver engaging instruction, foster academic confidence, and promote a positive classroom culture. Responsibilities include implementing routines, collaborating with colleagues, and providing targeted support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure preferred, and a passion for student-centered learning. The position offers a salary range of $58,000 to $100,000 and a robust benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates belief that all students can meet academic standards.
• Commits to continuous professional growth as an educator.
• Builds positive working relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Implement school-wide routines and systems.
• Deliver high-quality instructional materials in Math and Science.
• Collaborate with team to strengthen instructional materials.

Skills

Mathematical reasoning

Scientific thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure

Job description

What You'll Do

At Veritas Prep, Middle School Math/Science Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong mathematical reasoning, scientific thinking, and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As a Math/Science Teacher, you will co‑advise a class of approximately 27 students alongside an ELA/History Teacher, sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong, positive classroom culture.

In this role, you will:

• Implement school‑wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment.
• Deliver High‑Quality Instructional Materials in Math (Fishtank Math) and Science that enable students to develop strong mathematical and scientific thinking skills.
• Collaborate closely with your math/science team to internalize curriculum, strengthen instructional materials in response to student data, and align on best practices.
• Use student data to drive instructional decisions, provide targeted support/interventions, and accelerate growth during class, daily intervention block, and daily tutoring.
• Teach a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness, including goal‑setting, self‑advocacy, collaboration, and responsible decision‑making.
• Reinforce social‑emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions with students.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success.
• Center inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to problem‑solve, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your school Principal and/or manager.

Requirements

• 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.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• 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:
  • passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and Writing) MTEL
  • passing score on the Elementary, Math or Middle School Mathematics MTEL or equivalent, and/or,
  • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• We also offer a generous benefits package for full‑time staff that includes, but not limited to, the following:
  • 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.