MS Math Teacher 1.0 FTE

TrulyHired; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

DESE license stipend

Year-end bonus potential

Job summary

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School in South Hadley, MA seeks a reflective middle school math teacher for the 2026-2027 year. You will teach five classes, collaborate with colleagues, integrate arts into math, and apply restorative practices to support diverse learners.

Under the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will plan curricula, assess student work, and participate in team meetings and parent conferences.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience teaching math in a public or private school, preferably at the middle school level.
• Eligible for MA Certified or able to pass MTEL within 1 year.
• SEI endorsement.
• Experience with middle school students.
• Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards.
• Interest or experience in the arts.

Responsibilities

• Teach five classes of middle school math.
• Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials.
• Create a respectful classroom atmosphere and uphold class norms.
• Plan curricula and set course expectations and materials.
• Supervise students during non-class time as required.
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback via PowerSchool.
• Report progress using PVPA standards-based grading system.
• Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings and school-wide PD.
• Meet with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house & conferences.
• Coordinate with special educators to address diverse learner needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Math teaching experience

MA certification / MTEL plan

SEI endorsement

Middle school experience

Curriculum standards knowledge

Arts involvement

Education

Massachusetts teaching certification (MA Certified) or MTEL plan

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

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:

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

Welcome to ATX Learning

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School serves 400 students in grades 7-12 who come from over 60 cities and towns. Our mission is to offer students intensive exposure to the performing arts within the context of an excellent college preparatory curriculum.

With a track record of over 25 years of proven success, the school provides its students with a supportive and challenging academic environment responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizing learning through the arts and integrating creative and critical thinking throughout the curriculum. At PVPACPS, committed educators with a wide variety of experience and expertise collaborate to create programming attentive to diversity, social justice and restorative practices. PVPACPS boasts a 600 sq. foot performance space for active programs in theater, music, dance and visual arts, helps students develop confidence, creativity and the broad intellectual skills and experiences necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

Job Requirements

Qualifications;

• Two or more years of experience teaching math in a public or private school, preferably at the middle school level.
• Eligible for "Highly Qualified" teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and MS Math MTEL exam within 1 year).
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
• Experience with middle school students
• Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards
• Interest or experience in the arts

Salary Range: Full time $43,268 to $68,719 annually dependent upon degree and experience. Eligible for $1,000 sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement. Additional $1,000 stipend for any individual who holds a valid DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.

2026-2027 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.