UP Academies: Teacher - ESL, K1-8 (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

UP Academy Dorchester; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Academy Dorchester, part of UP Education Network, seeks an ESL teacher for K–8 students in an anticipated vacancy. The role involves developing rigorous curricula, delivering engaging lessons, and supporting students on their path to college.

Strong commitment to underserved communities and collaboration with colleagues is essential. Candidates should hold a MA Teaching License in ESL (PreK–8 or 5–12) with SEI endorsement; a Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts teaching license in ESL, PreK–8 or 5–12 with SEI endorsement.
• Current US work authorization by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL to students in K–8 with engaging, rigorous lessons.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to align curricula and assessments.
• Support student learning toward college readiness and outcomes.

Skills

Underserved students focus

Calm under pressure

Goal-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

UP Academies: Teacher - ESL, K1-8 (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946595
Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 10/21/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

About UP Education Network

UP Education Network operates six schools in Boston, Lawrence, and Springfield, MA. We serve over 3,000 elementary and middle school students. UP is invited by local school districts to restart chronically underperforming district schools as UP Academies. Each UP Academy shares the same mission: to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary tosucceed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential.

Teaching at UP Education Network

UP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students on the path to and through college.

Desired Skills and Characteristics of an UP Teacher

• A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
• A capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges

Qualifications

• A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Students, Community, Humility, Resilience, and Humor
• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
• A valid Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL, PreK – 8 or 5-12 and SEI endorsement
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Compensation and Benefits

UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academy’s host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant union’s collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.

Working at UP Education Network

• Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students
• Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college
• Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice
• Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. The entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August.

As an equal opportunity employer, UP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Our students must be exposed to a diverse group of powerful role models - in their teachers, their school leaders, and their supporters in the network office. With this in mind, we are committed to recruiting the most talented individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail] .

Position Type: In-District Charter
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]