What You’ll Do

As a Science Teacher at Veritas Prep, you’ll plan and teach engaging science lessons through student-centered phenomena, ensuring that every student has the knowledge and skills to access grade-level standards and work. You’ll help students gain the fundamental science and inquiry skills they need to prepare for higher level science classes in high school, college, and beyond. You’ll partner with your colleagues and grade-level team to build a strong community, where students feel safe, seen, included, and able to reach their goals. You’ll also receive consistent support from your coach, who will give you feedback that will help you continue to grow as an educator.

You will also:

• Build knowledge in your content area and be prepared for every class with high-quality, effective lessons
• Facilitate interactive, student-centered labs and investigations
• Be an active participant in your content planning team with other Science Teachers in the building to improve the quality of instructional materials
• Learn and use school-wide routines that help our school run smoothly and keep the focus on teaching and learning
• Use data to make decisions and to support the growth of our students in the classroom and during daily tutoring
• Teach students valuable social-emotional skills and embed this skill-building into your lessons and daily interactions
• Build deep relationships and actively partner and communicate with parents and families
• Engage in learning about racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and be a champion for anit-racist education
• Work as a team with teachers, staff, and leaders to support students

Requirements

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve academically
• A passion for continuous growth as an educator
• A dedication to fighting racism in our educational institutions and in daily life and knowledge of the history of race and racism, as well as the systems of oppression our students face
• Two to three years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Subject area expertise (preferred), i.e.,
  • passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and Writing) MTEL
  • passing score on the General Science or Math/Science (Middle School) MTEL, or
  • eligibility for a MA teaching license in General Science or Middle School Math/Science
  • SEI endorsement within one year of employment
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Wondering if you should apply? Are you passionate about giving every child access to an education that will prepare them for wherever life takes them? Have you been thinking about a career change? Do you have experience working with children? Are you a life-long learner who thrives on feedback? If you answered yes, you should apply!

Think you don’t quite meet all the qualifications listed above? Apply anyway! We are looking for a truly diverse team of educators, and research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We are an anti-racist organization and want to recruit and support a diverse staff, to understand the history of inequity in education, and to ensure students see teachers, staff, and leaders who look like them working in their schools.

Still not sure? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing recruitment@vpcs.org.

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination

Benefits

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond! Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping students set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school. At Veritas Prep we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career.

Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and is considered one of the top middle schools in Springfield and in the state. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years of time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the General Studies associate degree from STCC guarantees students will be JUNIORS at any MA public college or university after high school graduation!

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.