Humanities Teacher SY 2026-2027

Phoenix Charter Academy Network; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health and wellness plans

403b retirement plan

Longevity bonus

Pet insurance

Job summary

Phoenix Charter Academy Network is seeking a Humanities Teacher for its Chelsea campus. This role involves planning lessons, administering assessments, and supporting students to achieve academic excellence. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience are preferred. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Benefits include professional development, a diverse culture, and health plans. The position promotes equity and includes opportunities to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of direct scholar-serving experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate across lines of difference.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous instructional content and assessments.
• Support social-emotional learning and college readiness.
• Collaborate with academic support staff to meet student needs.

Skills

Bilingual/Spanish-speaking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity The Humanities Teacher will teach high school Humanities at our Chelsea campus. The Humanities Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons and curricula, administering assessments, collecting and analyzing data, and relentlessly supporting students to achieve academic excellence. Phoenix teachers do more than simply teach academic lessons; they serve integral roles as advisers and mentors for our scholars. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Who We Are

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, and to defy the limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism. Phoenix Charter Academy was founded on the unwavering belief that all students can succeed at high levels. We believe that these students, like all students, are capable of developing the skills necessary to set themselves up for lifetimes of economic prosperity and success. We support our students with individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula and provide them with resources and mentoring to reach their full potential.

Why Our Work is Important

Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Dropping out has a substantial impact on a young person’s life, including reduced earning power, greater social service dependency, increased rates of criminal involvement, and shorter life expectancy. We address this trend by creating environments where students can demonstrate their talent and resilience and prepare themselves for success through high school, college, and beyond.

Commitment to DEI

At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of forming a school community inclusive of all identities. We act to ensure that our students and staff see reflections of themselves and their communities. We aim to break down systemic barriers by providing access to resources, experiences, and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups. We solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences. We invite all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization. We do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our scholars and the communities we serve. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of protected characteristics. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support employment.

Qualities Of Phoenix Staff Member

• Unwavering belief in our students – all young people can succeed despite barriers.
• Continuous Improvement – problem solving with curiosity; openness to feedback and learning from mistakes.
• Eager to Learn – ability to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment and implement feedback quickly.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – understanding how self-identity impacts work and supporting initiatives for a more equitable society.
• Difference-minded culture – we celebrate, support, and value diverse perspectives.

Your Contribution

In addition to demonstrating the qualities of a Phoenix staff member, the Humanities Teacher will be responsible for the following:

Curriculum And Instructional Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous instructional content including lessons, curriculum supplements, weekly overviews, scope and sequence plans, and performance assessments in alignment with curricular framework.
• Support social-emotional learning connected to college and career readiness, including 1:1 support as needed.
• Participate in weekly professional development on Fridays from 1:30–4:30 PM.
• Participate in supervision, weekly coaching cycles, and formal mid-year and end-of-year evaluations in alignment with goals and deliverables set by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Collaborate with English as a Second Language and other Academic Support staff to ensure appropriate supports are in place for all students.
• Collect and analyze student academic data and use it to inform instruction and meet student needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Alignment to Phoenix's mission
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of direct scholar-serving experience (teaching, tutoring, academic support, etc.) preferred
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Communication – conveys information effectively and efficiently using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills; ability to communicate across lines of difference.
• Scholar Orientation – centers the needs of scholars in all aspects of work.
• Adaptability – adjusts work to the school’s mission in changing environments.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and in a team.

What You’ll Get

We offer professional development, coaching, and the resources needed to succeed. An open, curious, and diverse culture that embraces equity and inclusion, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health, wellness plans, a 403b, longevity bonus, and pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support employment.

The Network retains the right to modify this job description at any time, for any reason, at the Network’s sole discretion.