5th Grade MathScience Teacher (SY26-27, Middle School)

What Youll Do

At Veritas Prep Middle School Math/Science Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong mathematical reasoning scientific thinking and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school college and beyond. As a Math/Science Teacher you will co-advise a class of approximately 27 students alongside an ELA/History Teacher sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong positive classroom culture.

You will plan and deliver rigorous engaging instruction in math and science that ensures every studentregardless of backgroundcan access grade-level standards build conceptual understanding and apply their learning to complex partnership with your co-advisor you will cultivate a joyful structured classroom community where students of all identities feel safe valued challenged and supported to meet ambitious goals.

At Veritas Prep we believe that excellent teaching strong relationships and teamwork are essential to creating equitable outcomes for studentsand this role is central to that mission.

In this role you will:

• Implement school-wide routines and systems that create consistency maximize learning time and support a focused orderly environment
• Deliver High Quality Instructional Materials in Math (Fishtank Math) and Science that enable students to develop strong mathematical and scientific thinking skills.
• Collaborate closely with your math/science team to internalize curriculum strengthen instructional materials in response to student data and align on best practices.
• Use student data to drive instructional decisions provide targeted support/interventions and accelerate growth during class daily intervention block and daily tutoring
• Teach a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness including goal-setting self-advocacy collaboration and responsible decision-making.
• Reinforce social-emotional skills by intentionally embedding them into classroom instruction routines and daily interactions with students.
• Build strong trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success
• Center inclusive culturally responsive practices that affirm students identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all
• Work collaboratively with teachers staff and school leaders to problem-solve support students and contribute to a strong team culture
• Perform other duties as assigned by your school Principal and/or manager

At Veritas Prep we believe that excellent instruction strong relationships and teamwork are essential to creating equitable outcomes for studentsand this role is central to that mission.

Candidates should apply if they align with our values of:

• Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way.
• Grow Together: We are role models of growth mindset teamwork and collaboration.
• One Team One Mission: We cheer for lean on and support each other as we play unique roles in support of the same mission.

What Youll Need (Qualifications)

• Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade-level academic standards.
• Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator.
• Builds and sustains positive collaborative and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts.
• Maintains consistent reliable and punctual attendance.
• Bachelors degree required.
• One to three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment demonstrated by:

• passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and Writing) MTEL and
• passing score on the Elementary Math or Middle School Mathematics MTEL or equivalent and/or
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
• Current authorization to work in the United States a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

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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.

Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:

• Salary Range for this position is $50000 - $90000 exclusive of fringe benefits.
• If hired your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills education and/or experience.
• In addition to those factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
• Keep in mind the above range is the full base salary range for this position. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
• We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff that includes but not limited to the following:
• Health Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (teacher pension program)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and more...

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete achieve and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every students path to college and career by helping them 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 our scholars are supported by skilled dedicated and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits 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 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 means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts 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.

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