ENGLISH TEACHER - January start

Northampton-Public-Schools; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NASE Unit A benefits

Job summary

Northampton Public Schools at Northampton High School in Northampton, MA seeks an English Teacher to start January 22, 2027. The role is 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., with rank on the Teacher Unit A salary scale based on experience and degree.

Candidates must hold MA DESE License Certification in English 5-12 and provide official transcripts. Background checks required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• MA DESE License Certification in English 5-12 is required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to high school students.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to standards.
• Assess student progress and communicate with families as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Education

MA DESE License Certification in English 5-12

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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

ENGLISH TEACHER - January start

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5955765

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

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

Starting Date: Jan 22, 2027

Job Description

Northampton High School

English Teacher (1)

January 22, 2027 start date

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.

Start date: January 22, 2027

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]