MS Math Teacher 1.0 FTE

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School in South Hadley, MA is seeking a MS Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will manage five middle school math classes and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the math program, while integrating the arts and a social justice lens.

The ideal candidate has strong classroom management, experience with restorative practices, and a commitment to meeting diverse learners' needs.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; background check and CORI/SORI and fingerprinting.
• Two or more years of middle school math teaching experience preferred.
• MA Certified or able to pass MTEL within 1 year.
• SEI endorsement required.
• Experience with arts integration and restorative practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five classes of middle school math.
• Apply anti-racist, anti-oppression curricula and materials.
• Create a respectful classroom atmosphere and clear norms.
• Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
• Supervise students during non-class time (e.g., lunch).
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback via PowerSchool.
• Use PVPA standards-based grading for reporting progress.
• Attend regular team meetings and school-wide professional development.
• Meet with students/parents for conferences as scheduled.
• Coordinate with special educators to address diverse learners' needs.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Math instruction

Collaboration

Restorative practices

Anti-racist pedagogy

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA Certified or MTEL eligible

Tools

PowerSchool

Google Workspace / MS Office

Job description

MS Math Teacher 1.0 FTE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895210
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PVPA has an opportunity for a 7/8 Grade Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of students in grades 7 & 8. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who has strong classroom management skills, is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. Our goal is to strengthen the comprehensive math program while supporting and challenging students to develop confidence in math. Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for:

• 1.Teaching five classes of middle school math
• 2.Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.
• 3.Creating a classroom atmosphere that is respectful and adheres to class norms
• 4.Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
• 5.Supervise students during non-class time (ex:lunch) as required.
• 6.Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the PowerSchool online grading system.
• 7.Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.
• 8.Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school-wide professional development activities
• 9.Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house and parent-teacher conferences.
• 10.Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners
• 11.Other duties as required.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Job Requirements

• Qualifications;
  The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:
  1.Two or more years of experience teaching math in a public or private school, preferably at the middle school level.
  2.Eligible for “Highly Qualified” teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and MS Math MTEL exam within 1 year).
  3.Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
  4.Experience with middle school students
  5.Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards
  6.Interest or experience in the arts
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alyson Miller
• 15 Mulligan Drive
• South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]