Veritas Prep Charter School
Associate Teacher (SY25-26, Middle School)
Veritas Prep Charter School, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Associate Teacher (SY25-26, Middle School)
As an Associate Teacher (AT) at Veritas Prep, you will join a supportive, team‑oriented environment designed to foster your growth as an educator. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing the academic and social‑emotional success of our middle school scholars through the following responsibilities:
Build Your Teaching Skills: Work closely with experienced educators through mentorship, observation, and hands‑on classroom experience to prepare for a future lead teaching role in ELA, Math, Science, History, Special Education, or ESL/MLL.
Support Instruction: Serve as a substitute teacher when needed to ensure consistency in high‑quality instruction.
Deliver Small Group Instruction: Teach daily academic support lessons (1–10 students) tailored to students who need extra support or enrichment.
Foster Positive Relationships: Build meaningful connections with students and families to contribute to strong, high‑expectation classroom cultures.
Engage in Coaching: Participate in regular coaching and feedback sessions to refine your practice.
Support School Operations: Help lead daily duties such as hallway transitions, lunch, and advisory.
This role is ideal for aspiring educators—including recent graduates, career changers, and education students—looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before stepping into a lead teaching role.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required.
A deep belief in the potential of every student to learn, grow, and achieve excellence.
A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development as an educator.
Flexibility and a proactive mindset—ready to step in and support wherever needed.
A strong dedication to educational equity, including a willingness to confront and address racism and an understanding of its historical and systemic impact on students and schools.
Prior experience working with youth is preferred.
Authorization to work in the United States by your first day of employment is required.
Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:
Salary Range for this position is $45,000 exclusive of fringe benefits.
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).
Equal Opportunity Employer Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy encompasses recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, and termination.
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Build Your Teaching Skills: Work closely with experienced educators through mentorship, observation, and hands‑on classroom experience to prepare for a future lead teaching role in ELA, Math, Science, History, Special Education, or ESL/MLL.
Support Instruction: Serve as a substitute teacher when needed to ensure consistency in high‑quality instruction.
Deliver Small Group Instruction: Teach daily academic support lessons (1–10 students) tailored to students who need extra support or enrichment.
Foster Positive Relationships: Build meaningful connections with students and families to contribute to strong, high‑expectation classroom cultures.
Engage in Coaching: Participate in regular coaching and feedback sessions to refine your practice.
Support School Operations: Help lead daily duties such as hallway transitions, lunch, and advisory.
This role is ideal for aspiring educators—including recent graduates, career changers, and education students—looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before stepping into a lead teaching role.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required.
A deep belief in the potential of every student to learn, grow, and achieve excellence.
A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development as an educator.
Flexibility and a proactive mindset—ready to step in and support wherever needed.
A strong dedication to educational equity, including a willingness to confront and address racism and an understanding of its historical and systemic impact on students and schools.
Prior experience working with youth is preferred.
Authorization to work in the United States by your first day of employment is required.
Benefits Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:
Salary Range for this position is $45,000 exclusive of fringe benefits.
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).
Equal Opportunity Employer Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy encompasses recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, and termination.
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