Middle School Associate Teacher- Immediate Opening

Springfield Prep; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid family leave

Job summary

Springfield Prep Charter School is seeking a Middle School Associate Teacher for an immediate opening in Springfield, MA. The role emphasizes co-teaching, small-group support, and maintaining a high-quality, joyful learning environment.

You must have a Bachelor's degree; the position participates in a two-teacher model, provides remediation or enrichment blocks, substitutes as needed, and builds strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by start of the school year.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily, small-group academic support to students needing remediation or challenge.
• Substitute teach when teachers are absent to ensure continuous instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students, including those with learning differences.
• Lead daily recess and lunch duties.
• Develop strong relationships with students and families to foster positive classroom culture.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Middle School Associate Teacher- Immediate Opening

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Who are we?

Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture .

What makes teaching at Springfield Prep different?

• Co-teaching and collaboration are the norm, with a 2-teacher model in all K-5 classrooms
• Weekly 1-on-1 coaching in your first year; bi-weekly coaching for all teachers
• Weekly, professional development and team meeting time built into the schedule (students dismiss at 12:30 pm on Fridays to accommodate this)
• Resources, support, and planning time to develop and refine curriculum and lesson plans
• Incredible Operations, Student Support, and School Culture teams so you can focus on teaching

What will you do as an Associate Teacher at our school?

• Develop as a teacher through on-the-ground experience with students of varying ages and abilities, with the end goal of leading a classroom or joining a Special Education or ESL team.
• Teach daily, small group (1-10 students) academic support lessons to students who would benefit from targeted remediation or additional challenge.
• Substitute teach when teachers are absent/have meetings to ensure that rigorous, consistent instruction is continued even when teachers are out
• Exemplify your conviction that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve at the highest levels through your collaboration with classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students including those with learning differences.
• Lead daily recess and lunch duties.
• Develop strong relationships with students and families to contribute to positive classroom cultures with high expectations.

Who should apply?

Our community and student body are diverse, and we believe that we can best achieve our mission when our leadership, teachers, and staff reflect our students’ identities. Therefore, we are committed to being a diverse organization at all levels. With this in mind, we encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

We do have a few requirements and preferred qualifications for our teachers:

• You must have earned a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the school year.
• You can join us in early August 2025 and commit to our schedule: (7:25 am-3:50 pm).
• Previous jobs, student teaching, internships, and/or volunteer experiences working with children and/or teaching certification are preferred but not required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid family leave. Starting salary for this position is$48,816.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Springfield Preparatory Charter School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.

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As set forth in Springfield Prep Charter School’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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