Middle School English/Language Teacher

• Job Description** Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a
• full-time Grades 5 & 6 English/Language Arts teacher** for the
  
  

upcoming school year. Successful candidates will be passionate learners

and collaborators who are committed to the school?s mission and invested

in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our

school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration,

and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students

each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the

academic classroom. IACS seeks to serve all students within an

academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners.

ELA Teachers at IACS strive to inspire students to build and nurture a

love of reading and writing through continued practice, coaching and

mentoring. We use direct instruction sparingly as one tool rather than

the norm. English/Language Arts teachers at IACS use a largely teacher

prepared culturally-responsive curriculum that supports the

Massachusetts frameworks. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the

intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body

from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as

well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 38%

students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a

community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ. IACS has a

strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to

teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are

committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and

committed to collaboration. **Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter

School** Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college

preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school

serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts

communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton,

Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School,

our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps

students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators,

and invested community members for our complex and evolving world. IACS

is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been

historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ

individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to

anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is

committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an

inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate

based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual

orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status,

homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual

with a disability, or other applicable legally protected

characteristics. **Job Requirements** -Bachelor degree preferred.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required