Springfield Prep Charter School is a public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that opened in the 2015-16 school year and will serve students in grades K-4 in the 2018-19 school year.  We will grow to ultimately serve nearly 500 students in grades K-8.  We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture. 

Our team is made up of a group of energetic, high capacity educators and professionals who are committed to closing existing achievement gaps.  We work hard and constantly seek to improve our practice so that our scholars get a top-notch education that puts them on the path to college.

At Springfield Prep, teachers’ hours are 7:15 am to 4:15 pm daily, with the student academic day running from 7:55 am to 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 7:55 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays.  In the summer of 2019, new teacher professional development will begin in early August and the school year will begin in late August. 

Job Description

Associate Teachers (ATs) teach pull-out academic support groups of 1-10 students, provide push-in academic support to students with disabilities, and provide coverage of classes when teachers are absent.  Over the course of the year, ATs will follow a sequence of gradually increasing teaching responsibilities so that they are ultimately able to deliver the full curriculum independently and confidently.  ATs receive extensive training and support, including weekly one-on-one coaching, in order to develop the teaching skills necessary to develop into a full-time teacher.  This is a paid, full-time position, with benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach daily, small group (1-10 students) academic support lessons to students who would benefit from targeted remediation
• Lead teach each component of the curriculum on a rotating basis over the course of the year
• Substitute teach, as needed, to ensure that rigorous, consistent instruction is continued in the event a teacher is absent
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students with IEPs
• Work closely with general education and student supports teachers to differentiate curriculum
• Support classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students
• Provide coverage during instructional and non-instructional time, as needed (i.e.,

Qualities

• You are unwavering in your belief that all children can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their socioeconomic background, and you believe schools should be held accountable for this
• You are humble, reflective, and eager to constantly improve
• You believe in measuring student academic achievement in tangible ways
• You approach problems with a sense of optimistic determination
• You have the stamina and entrepreneurial spirit required to handle the intensity and challenge inherent in joining the leadership of start-up high-performing charter school
• You like to laugh!  We work hard but believe it’s important to have fun while doing it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required) and record of top performance as an undergraduate
• Previous jobs, internships, and/or volunteer experiences working with children
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members

Compensation

Fellows receive a competitive salary, full benefits, and a working environment that includes all the necessary technology and resources to succeed.  Most of all, you will join a team of like-minded professionals working to achieve the same mission.