Equity-Minded Middle School ELA Teacher

Academy-of-the-Pacific-Rim-Charter-Schoo; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APR in Boston invites applications for a teacher who will contribute to a rigorous college-preparatory program for grades 5–12. The role emphasizes collaboration, feedback, and growth within APR’s diverse, equity-oriented community.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), MA MTEL certification or readiness, and an SEI endorsement; two years of teaching in charter or district settings are valued. APR offers professional development and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Massachusetts MTEL certification or eligibility must be met.
• SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement required or to be completed within first year.

Responsibilities

• Leading a classroom in which students are affirmed for their brilliance, curiosity and intellect
• Modeling a deep passion, expertise and excitement for content matter
• Designing and implementing standards-aligned courses and curricular units that are rigorous, enriching and foster critical thinking
• Creating a classroom with a strong culture of achievement, through the use of best practices, that promotes student growth and achievement
• Continually providing students with feedback to strengthen their mastery of daily, weekly and unit learning targets
• Collaborating with co-teachers and other specialists to deliver instruction to meet the individual needs of students with diverse learning needs
• Leveraging data to provide students with high impact, targeted and individualized intervention
• Developing students understanding of core values, critical consciousness and social-emotional capacity through APR’s advisory structure, Dragon Circles
• Providing regular tutoring and office hour supports for students
• Mentoring 10-15 students, through regular advisory meetings and family meetings
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships with families through regular communication around academic and behavioral successes and challenges
• Maintaining and communicating up-to-date, accurate student grades and progress relative to academic benchmarks
• Attending occasional family and community partnership events
• Actively participating in professional development at the school and individual level including summer Dragon Institute, weekly professional development and individualized coaching sessions
• Engaging in a reflective process to continually strengthen teaching and learning practices
• Performing necessary support duties including (but not limited to) coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties to ensure that students learn and thrive in a safe and supportive school environment
• Regular, predictable attendance according to APR’s school calendar and staff attendance policy
• Embodying our belief that all students can achieve
• Active, regular collaboration and communication with the team to advance APR’s mission
• Committing to continual personal and organizational growth
• Tenaciously fostering the learning of every student
• Embracing diversity and the goals of equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

MTEL certification or readiness

SEI endorsement

Job description

APR in Boston invites applications for a teacher who will contribute to a rigorous college-preparatory program for grades 5–12. The role emphasizes collaboration, feedback, and growth within APR’s diverse, equity-oriented community.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), MA MTEL certification or readiness, and an SEI endorsement; two years of teaching in charter or district settings are valued. APR offers professional development and a supportive culture.