Early College Teacher (SY26-27, High 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 Plans

Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance

Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance

Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Job summary

Veritas Prep Charter School in Springfield is seeking an Early College Teacher. This role involves supporting students in Early College courses and facilitating their academic success through structured laboratory classes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, exhibit effective communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to student growth and inclusivity. Competitive salaries ranging from $58,000 to $100,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed standards.
• Builds and sustains positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support students in EC classes by attending lectures and taking notes.
• Plan and implement Early College Lab classes to support student success.
• Teach a seminar course on college and career readiness skills.

Skills

Commitment to students' growth

Effective communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred

Job description

What You'll Do

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.

• Support students to be successful in Early College (EC) classes.
  • Attend EC classes on the high school and/or college campuses, take notes, preview coursework, and understand 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 students' 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 return phone calls and answer emails from families and coworkers.
  • Serve as club advisor (as assigned/approved).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Values

• 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.

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:
  • A passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL.
  • A passing score on a relevant subject area MTEL.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition‑free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student's path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall‑to‑wall Early College high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high‑impact college degrees, saving students up to two years' time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as juniors at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high‑quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti‑racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.