Long-Term Substitute Teacher - 8th Grade Math (Dec - Feb)

What You’ll Do

As a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 8th Grade Math at Veritas Prep, you will have the vital role of delivering high-quality instruction in a supportive and structured environment. During your time, you will be responsible for implementing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and ensuring that all students are engaged and able to meet the academic standards set forth by the curriculum. You will work closely with fellow teachers and administrators to maintain consistency in the classroom and provide students the continuity they need in their learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and effective math lessons that align with the established curriculum
• Utilizing diverse instructional strategies to meet the varied learning needs of students
• Managing classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment
• Assessing student understanding and mastery of content and adjusting instruction as necessary
• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress
• Collaborating with other staff members to support the needs of students
• Participating in professional development to grow as an educator

Requirements

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• A strong belief in the potential of all students to succeed academically
• A genuine passion for teaching and commitment to education
• Experience teaching or working with middle school students (preferred)
• Competence in math instruction and ability to convey concepts effectively
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• A valid Massachusetts teaching licensure for Mathematics at the middle school level (preferred) or eligibility for such licensure
• Current authorization to work in the United States – candidates must have this authorization by their first day of employment

Wondering if you should apply? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of middle school students through mathematics education? Do you excel in communicating complex ideas in ways that all students can understand? If so, we want to hear from you!

Don’t meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community of educators who reflect the diversity of our student population.

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.

Benefits

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 is one of the top middle schools in Springfield. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers 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.