High School Math Teacher (SY25-26, High School)

What You’ll Do

As a High School Math Teacher at Veritas Prep, you’ll inspire and guide students through their mathematical journeys, helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success in college and beyond. You'll plan and deliver rigorous and engaging lessons in various mathematical subjects, ensuring all students meet high academic standards. Collaborating with colleagues and participating in grade-level teams, you will contribute to a supportive community where students thrive and feel empowered to take risks in their learning.

In this role, you will also:

• Design a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners, incorporating a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, using data to guide instruction and intervention.
• Foster a positive classroom environment where students feel safe, respected, and engaged.
• Partner with families through regular communication and involvement in their child’s academic life.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and collaboration with fellow educators.
• Champion equity in education and be an advocate for all students, actively engaging in conversations about diversity, racism, and inclusion in your classroom.

Requirements

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• A solid belief that all students can achieve academically and personally.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to student success.
• Three to five years of teaching experience in secondary math or related field (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.
• Subject-area expertise, including
• passing score on the Communications and Literacy (Reading and Writing) MTEL.
• passing score on the Mathematics (High School) MTEL or eligibility for a MA teaching license in Mathematics (High School).
• SEI endorsement within one year of employment.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by the start of employment.
• Alignment with our Core Values, including:
  • Students First
  • Grow Together
  • One Team, One Mission

Think you don’t quite meet all the qualifications listed above? Apply anyway! We are seeking a diverse team of educators committed to anti-racist practices and equity in education.

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.

Benefits

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

• Salary Range for this position is $50,000 - $90,000, 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 student’s 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.