What You’ll DoAt Veritas Prep, Middle School Science Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong scientific thinking, and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As a Science Teacher, you will two classes of approximately 27 students, sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong, positive classroom culture with teachers in other subject areas. You will plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in science that ensures every student—regardless of background—can access grade-level standards, build conceptual understanding, and apply their learning to complex problems. In 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 students—and 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 Science (OpenSciEd) and Science that enable students to develop strong scientific thinking skills. Collaborate closely with your 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 managerAt Veritas Prep, we believe that excellent instruction, strong relationships, and teamwork are essential to creating equitable outcomes for students—and this role is central to that mission.RequirementsCandidates 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 You’ll 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. Bachelor’s 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 andpassing score on the General Science or Middle School Science MTEL or equivalent, and/or, Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsementCurrent authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employmentWant to learn more? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing recruitment@vpcs.org.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.BenefitsVeritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $100,000, 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 PlansPaid 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 PrepVeritas 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.
What You’ll Do
At Veritas Prep, Middle School Science Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop strong scientific thinking, and academic confidence needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As a Science Teacher, you will two classes of approximately 27 students, sharing responsibility for both academic achievement and a strong, positive classroom culture with teachers in other subject areas.
You will plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction in science that ensures every student—regardless of background—can access grade-level standards, build conceptual understanding, and apply their learning to complex problems. In 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 students—and 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 Science (OpenSciEd) and Science that enable students to develop strong scientific thinking skills.
- Collaborate closely with your 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 students—and this role is central to that mission.
Requirements
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 You’ll 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.
- Bachelor’s 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 General Science or Middle School Science 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
Want to learn more? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing recruitment@vpcs.org.
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
Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:
- Salary Range for this position is $58,000 - $100,000, 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.
Veritas Prep Charter School (VPCS) was founded in Springfield in 2012 with the mission to prepare students in grades 5-8 to compete, achieve, and succeed in high school, college, and beyond. VPCS served over 400 Springfield students each school year as one of Massachusetts’ top-performing middle schools.Building on the success of our middle school, we opened our high school in the Fall of 2022 and updated our mission to prepare students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. VPCS has earned an Early College designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and we currently partner with Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University to offer college credits to over 350 high school students each school year.We envision an education landscape that is equitable, where every student in Springfield, Massachusetts, is equipped to obtain a college degree and make informed choices after high school. We value students first and make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way. Our Team grows together by modeling the way with a growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration. We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of our mission.VPCS provides a college prep curriculum in a safe, positive, and rigorous learning environment that allows students to thrive both academically and socially. Our educators believe in expecting the best from every student and in the power of building strong relationships with students and families, creating a community that supports the achievement of all. To learn more about Veritas Prep and the close-knit academic community of teachers and scholars, please visit www.veritasprepma.org.
Veritas Prep Charter School (VPCS) was founded in Springfield in 2012 with the mission to prepare students in grades 5-8 to compete, achieve, and succeed in high school, college, and beyond. VPCS served over 400 Springfield students each school year as one of Massachusetts’ top-performing middle schools.
Building on the success of our middle school, we opened our high school in the Fall of 2022 and updated our mission to prepare students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. VPCS has earned an Early College designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and we currently partner with Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University to offer college credits to over 350 high school students each school year.
We envision an education landscape that is equitable, where every student in Springfield, Massachusetts, is equipped to obtain a college degree and make informed choices after high school. We value students first and make decisions with our students in mind and know our actions model the way. Our Team grows together by modeling the way with a growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration. We cheer for, lean on, and support each other as we play unique roles in support of our mission.
VPCS provides a college prep curriculum in a safe, positive, and rigorous learning environment that allows students to thrive both academically and socially. Our educators believe in expecting the best from every student and in the power of building strong relationships with students and families, creating a community that supports the achievement of all. To learn more about Veritas Prep and the close-knit academic community of teachers and scholars, please visit www.veritasprepma.org.
