Teacher Job Description 

About APR

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) is a tuition-free, public charter school offering a rigorous, college preparatory program in Grades 5-12 to 540 students from Boston. For 25 years, APR has empowered diverse learners (90% students of color; 11% English Learners; 25% on IEPs) of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential through high-quality academic and enrichment programs to promote college and career exploration, cultural immersion, and community service. Our supportive and inclusive community actively counters patterns of inequity through dynamic learning partnerships between staff, students, and families. This work is grounded in the vision that all students graduate with a focused mind and a big heart, having the critical thinking, mastery of academic and social skills and a deep sense of self and others to joyfully pursue post-secondary education, careers, and civic life based on their passions and interests. Our 570 alumni have a six-year college graduation rate of 70% - double the national average of their demographic peers. 

About the Position

We believe that exceptional student outcomes are the result of excellent teaching and teamwork. Teachers and staff who thrive at APR are driven, passionate educators who love kids, are dedicated to their craft, embrace feedback, and constantly push themselves and their peers to learn and grow. This position will perform a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:

Primary Responsibilities

Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Assessment

• Be on-call for days 8:00 am - 4:00 pm based on daily availability of the coverage teacher
• Be willing to work at all grade levels and subject areas
• Be flexible and attentive to a variety of needs for students and faculty
• Execute lessons in grades 5-12 during our 8:00 am - 4:00 pm school day
• Ensure a productive and safe learning environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and leaders
• Uphold and support all school policies and procedures

Living our Values

• Embodying our belief that all students can achieve 
• Active, regular collaboration and communication with the team to advance APR’s mission
• Committing to continual personal and organizational growth
• Tenaciously fostering the learning of every student
• Embracing diversity and the goals of equity and inclusion

The ideal candidate has: 

• Demonstrated belief that all children can achieve their full intellectual and social potential
• Epitomizes APR’s values in all interactions 
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but those with partial college-level education may also apply
• The ability to focus, be flexible, and thrive in a fast paced environment

Compensation 

APR provides per diem compensation at a rate of $180 per day for this role.

APR is committed to a diverse workplace and to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law (“protected class status”). 

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

For more information, please visit our website at www.pacrim.org