8th Grade ELA Teacher – IB-Ready

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MTRS Eligible

Life Insurance

403(b) & Roth 403(b) with Match

YMCA Discounts

Sick Time with Sick Bank

Personal Days

HRA & FSA

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is seeking a High School Teacher in Worcester, MA to deliver instruction aligned with Massachusetts frameworks and the IB program. The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive classrooms and mission-aligned behavior.

Responsibilities include planning with clear objectives, using diverse instructional strategies, assessing student progress, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area.
• DESE license or MTEL requirement within first year of employment.
• SEI Endorsement within one year of assignment.
• High school teaching experience and IB program familiarity preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Model the mission and character virtues of the school.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of subject areas and best practices in pedagogy.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; analyze data and provide reports of student progress as needed.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
• Carry out the school’s disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is seeking a High School Teacher in Worcester, MA to deliver instruction aligned with Massachusetts frameworks and the IB program. The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive classrooms and mission-aligned behavior.

Responsibilities include planning with clear objectives, using diverse instructional strategies, assessing student progress, and communicating with families.