Veritas Prep Charter School
Environmental Science Teacher (SY25-26, High School)
Veritas Prep Charter School, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Environmental Science Teacher (SY25-26, High School)
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What You’d Do As the Environmental Science Teacher at Veritas Prep High School, you will inspire students to explore the natural world, understand the systems that sustain life, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to address today's environmental challenges. Through rigorous, hands‑on, and inquiry‑based instruction, you will prepare students for success in college‑level science while fostering a classroom where every student feels safe, seen, and valued. You will collaborate closely with content and grade‑level colleagues, as well as with our higher education partners, to ensure alignment in curriculum and instruction. You'll be part of a dynamic team that centers students' voices, promotes scientific literacy, and cultivates leadership grounded in sustainability and social responsibility.
Teach all Environmental Science classes, delivering engaging, standards‑aligned lessons that connect scientific concepts to real‑world environmental issues.
Lead a Crew Advisory focused on college, career, and life readiness, using various platforms and curriculum aligned with college‑readiness.
Design and implement high‑quality lessons from OpenSciEd Chemistry that leverage your deep content knowledge and passion for science.
Contribute to and uphold school‑wide systems and routines that promote a focused, joyful, and productive learning environment.
Use assessment data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and support student growth.
Integrate college and career readiness skills into daily lessons and classroom interactions.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and community partners through regular communication and collaboration.
Engage in ongoing learning around anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively work to make your classroom a space that reflects these values.
Support a student‑centered school culture that encourages student leadership, feedback, and ownership of learning.
Participate fully in professional development and coaching to continuously refine your teaching practice.
Requirements
An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things
Relentless pursuit of a classroom that centers students and continuously improves learning outcomes
A passion for continuous growth as an educator
A commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that are relevant to our students’ lives and prepare them for success in an early college setting
One to two years of teaching experience (preferably at the secondary level)
Deep content knowledge in Chemistry
Bachelor’s degree
Have or be eligible for a MA teaching license in Chemistry (8‑12)
SEI endorsement within one year of employment
Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
Alignment 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
Thinking you don’t quite meet all the qualifications listed above? Apply anyway! We are looking for a truly diverse team of educators, and research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We are working to become an anti‑racist organization and want to recruit and support a diverse staff, to understand the history of inequity in education, and to ensure students see teachers, staff, and leaders who look like them working in their schools.
Benefits
Salary Range for this position is $50,000 – $90,000, exclusive of fringe benefits.
We also offer a generous benefits package for full‑time staff that includes, but is not limited to:
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…
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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What You’d Do As the Environmental Science Teacher at Veritas Prep High School, you will inspire students to explore the natural world, understand the systems that sustain life, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to address today's environmental challenges. Through rigorous, hands‑on, and inquiry‑based instruction, you will prepare students for success in college‑level science while fostering a classroom where every student feels safe, seen, and valued. You will collaborate closely with content and grade‑level colleagues, as well as with our higher education partners, to ensure alignment in curriculum and instruction. You'll be part of a dynamic team that centers students' voices, promotes scientific literacy, and cultivates leadership grounded in sustainability and social responsibility.
Teach all Environmental Science classes, delivering engaging, standards‑aligned lessons that connect scientific concepts to real‑world environmental issues.
Lead a Crew Advisory focused on college, career, and life readiness, using various platforms and curriculum aligned with college‑readiness.
Design and implement high‑quality lessons from OpenSciEd Chemistry that leverage your deep content knowledge and passion for science.
Contribute to and uphold school‑wide systems and routines that promote a focused, joyful, and productive learning environment.
Use assessment data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and support student growth.
Integrate college and career readiness skills into daily lessons and classroom interactions.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and community partners through regular communication and collaboration.
Engage in ongoing learning around anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively work to make your classroom a space that reflects these values.
Support a student‑centered school culture that encourages student leadership, feedback, and ownership of learning.
Participate fully in professional development and coaching to continuously refine your teaching practice.
Requirements
An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things
Relentless pursuit of a classroom that centers students and continuously improves learning outcomes
A passion for continuous growth as an educator
A commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that are relevant to our students’ lives and prepare them for success in an early college setting
One to two years of teaching experience (preferably at the secondary level)
Deep content knowledge in Chemistry
Bachelor’s degree
Have or be eligible for a MA teaching license in Chemistry (8‑12)
SEI endorsement within one year of employment
Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment
Alignment 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
Thinking you don’t quite meet all the qualifications listed above? Apply anyway! We are looking for a truly diverse team of educators, and research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every requirement. We are working to become an anti‑racist organization and want to recruit and support a diverse staff, to understand the history of inequity in education, and to ensure students see teachers, staff, and leaders who look like them working in their schools.
Benefits
Salary Range for this position is $50,000 – $90,000, exclusive of fringe benefits.
We also offer a generous benefits package for full‑time staff that includes, but is not limited to:
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…
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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