5th Grade ELA Teacher (SY26-27)
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Job Location:
Dorchester County, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
5th Grade ELA Teacher (SY26-27)
Grade Level: Middle School
Start Date: August 2026
Start Date: August 2026
Location:Dorchester MA
About UP Education Network
UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state.
Since opening its doors in 2010 UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester serving over 1300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
About UP Education Network
UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state.
Since opening its doors in 2010 UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester serving over 1300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
Teachingat UPEducation 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
Desired Skills and Characteristics of an UP Teacher
- Adeepdesire 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
- Acapacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Qualifications
- A strong belief in UP Education Networkscore values: Teamwork Integrity Growth Engagement and Resilience
- Bachelors degree is required Masters degree is preferred
- A valid Massachusetts Teaching Licensein ELA 5-8 or 5-12 and SEI endorsement
- Current authorization to work in the United States A candidate must have such authorization by hisor her first day of employment
Compensationand Benefits
UP Academy follows the salary scalesand salary placement policiesof each UP Academyshost schooldistrictor state turnaround plan; please see the relevant unions collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school districtyou will receive the same access to personal and sick days health insurance and dental insurance as others within your union.
Working at UPEducation Network
We know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our UP your career is shaped by:
- Opportunities forimmediateimpact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schoolsand to rapidly unlockthe potential of these students
- Talented mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic dedicated and willing to do whatever it takes to put everystudent 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 ofour staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. Theentire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year kick-started byextensive 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 mission-driven team.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Change Management
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About Company
Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. Our mission is to rapidly transform chronically underperforming district schools into extra ... View more
