High School Humanities Teacher

Austin Community College; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Technology outfitted classrooms

Job summary

A public charter school in Lowell seeks a Humanities Teacher to deliver engaging lessons in English and History. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, state certifications, and skills in classroom management and collaboration. Responsibilities include managing classroom dynamics, recording academic progress, and engaging with staff and parents. The school offers a supportive culture and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluency in subject area (English and History) to be taught.
• State certifications required for the position.
• Completion of all required background checks.
• Completion of all required reference and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to ensure academic growth.
• Manage classroom environment using discipline techniques.
• Record students' performance and social development.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to resolve issues.
• Commit to school policies and attendance guidelines.

Skills

Creativity

Classroom management

Collaboration

Assessment/Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Promethean Boards

Chromebooks

Job description

Overview

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is a tuition-free public charter academy, providing an academically challenging program in a safe, structured environment. CCSL opened its doors in September 2013 to serve students in K-3. The school has expanded each school year and currently serves students in K-12 as of the 2022-23 school year.

Our mission is to be a provider of top-quality education to a highly diverse student body. CCSL will prepare all students for success in college, equip them with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, and strengthen their civic, ethical, and moral values. CCSL will maintain high standards of efficiency and accountability throughout its operation.

What CCSL is Searching For

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (CCSL) is searching for a high school level Humanities Teacher. This position would teach a combination of English and History, with the possibility of an additional elective course.

CCSL teachers’ primary assignment may be a specific grade level (including homeroom duties) or subject teaching to multiple classes/grades. The Teacher may also be assigned additional non-instructional duties such as proctoring exams, supervising recess or lunch, or leading a club/group/activity.

Do you have a special talent or hobby that you’d like to share with students? Are you a rock star tutor who would like to work with students struggling on certain concepts or subjects? Bring your talents and creativity to CCSL! Our clubs need you!

What CCSL Offers

A school culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every student will succeed.

CCSL offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including MTRS contributions.

Each classroom at CCSL is outfitted with technology to further enhance your dynamic instruction including 1:1 Chromebooks for students in all grades and Promethean Boards.

What You Will Do

• Teach: Infuse your creativity into delivering engaging lessons and ensuring students achieve academic growth.
• Manage: Apply school and classroom rules consistently and effectively by utilizing preventive discipline techniques, motivating and engaging students, communicating expectations to students clearly, and establishing and maintaining a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Record: Observe, evaluate, report and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Collaborate: Work with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral or academic struggles and celebrate successes and growth.
• Commit: Demonstrate commitment to the school community by adhering to school policies and procedures and meeting attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, and fluency in subject area to be taught.
• Additional trainings or certifications in specific reading programs preferred.
• All required state certifications for position.
• Completion of all required reference and criminal background checks.
• A bright smile, warm heart, and a plethora of positive energy!