ENGLISH TEACHER

Northampton-Public-Schools; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton High School in Northampton, MA seeks an English Teacher to join our team. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with daily schedule 8:50 a.m. – 3:35 p.m., and a starting date as soon as possible.

Candidates must hold MA DESE License Certification in English 5-12 or equivalent, provide official transcripts, and be eligible for CORI/SAFIS background checks. Salary is determined by the Teacher Unit A scale based on experience and degree.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northampton Public Schools Northampton High School - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

ENGLISH TEACHER

Northampton Public Schools Northampton High School - Northampton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5955724

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Northampton High School

English Teacher (1)

35 hours per week

Monday through Friday from 8:50 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.

MA DESE License Certification in English 5-12 is required.

Official University/College Transcripts required.

Teacher Unit A Salary Scale based on experience and degree.

Proposed Start date: As soon as possible

If Hired:

Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.

Benefits:

All benefits and privileges consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Teachers Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts
• Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary

Job Requirements

• Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning. Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.
  We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together!
  Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.
  Equal Opportunity Employer The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ben Taglieri , Principal
• 380 Elm Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]