Inspiring Middle School English Teacher – Belonging & Growth

VAN SICKLE ACADEMY; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

VAN SICKLE ACADEMY is hiring a Middle School English Teacher for grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA. The role emphasizes delivering standards-aligned instruction and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership.

A Massachusetts DESE license in English is preferred and a bachelor’s degree is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. You will collaborate with colleagues, engage families, and support students toward high school readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE license in English for grades 6-8 preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school.
• Ability to support a range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction using research-based curriculum.
• Design lessons to ensure access to grade-level content with supports.
• Use data and formative assessment to promote growth.
• Build trusting relationships and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage families as partners.
• Support student growth toward high school readiness.
• Uphold school-wide expectations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Middle/High school experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts DESE license (English) preferred

Job description

VAN SICKLE ACADEMY is hiring a Middle School English Teacher for grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA. The role emphasizes delivering standards-aligned instruction and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership.

A Massachusetts DESE license in English is preferred and a bachelor’s degree is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. You will collaborate with colleagues, engage families, and support students toward high school readiness.