Middle School Science Teacher 2025-2026

UP Education NetworkMiddle School Science TeacherBoston MA Full TimeMiddle School Science Teacher (SY2526)Start Date: August 2025Locations: Boston MA About UP Education NetworkUP Education Network operates two schools in Boston MA and serves more than 1300 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 to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential. Teaching at UP Education NetworkUP 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 TeacherA deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their familiesAn unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our studentsAn eagerness to set ambitious challenging and tangible goals and a relentless drive to achieve themA capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challengesQualificationsA strong belief in UP Education Networks core values: Teamwork Integrity Growth Engagement and ResilienceBachelors degree is required Masters degree is preferredA valid Massachusetts Teaching License in General Science 58 or Middle School Math/Science 58 plus an SEI Endorsement.Current authorization to work in the United States A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employmentCompensation and BenefitsUP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academys host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant unions 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 NetworkWe know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students. At UP your career is shaped by:Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in highperforming schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools and to rapidly unlock the potential of these studentsTalented missiondriven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic dedicated and willing to do whatever it takes to put every student on the path to collegeCollaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on gradelevel or content area teams using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practiceConsistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have biweekly checkin meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. The entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year kickstarted by extensive training. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore we have a responsibility to recruit retain develop and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative missiondriven team.