Job Description

(25-26 SY) High School Teacher (Math, Literature, Science, History, Special Education, PE, ESL)

Libertas Academy Mission

Through rigorous academics, character development, and strong supports for every learner, Libertas Academy Charter School prepares all sixth through twelfth grade students to succeed within the college of their choice and to be positive, engaged members of their communities.

Organizational Overview

Libertas Academy Charter School is a high expectations, high achieving school that replicates the successful models of other high performing charter schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Within an achievement-oriented culture in which expectations are clear and routines are consistent, and in which the joy of learning, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the development of life-building values are at the center of our seamless 6-12 school, all learners build the skills, knowledge, and character required for college and professional success and a life of positive community engagement.

Imagine teaching at a school where everyone in the building is on the same page, holding students to a relentlessly high bar of academic and behavioral expectations. We are looking for teachers who know that holding high expectations and relentlessly pushing students to reach them is a profound form of love. We are looking for teachers who aren’t afraid to do whatever it takes—teachers who know the finish line is college graduation and are in it for the long haul.

Join our founding team and help build the future.

Qualities Sought

All staff members at Libertas Academy Charter School have a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of our school. Therefore, we seek individuals who believe in our mission and vision; will maintain high expectations for our students both academically and behaviorally; will model our school values of:

We seek individuals who will do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of Libertas Academy is fulfilled.

Job Overview:

• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of our school
• Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
• Plan, implement, and execute engaging and rigorous units and daily standards-based lessons to ensure that all students master the required content
• Develop and administer a variety of formal and informal assessments to measure students’ growth and mastery and to evaluate and refine instruction
• Model and teach our school values
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations
• Implement warm-strict classroom management techniques
• Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members
• Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the individual needs of students
• Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies
• Maintain and enrich subject matter expertise
• Participate actively in professional development
• Communicate frequently with parents
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
• Perform other duties as assigned

Do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of the school is fulfilled

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong Understanding of content concepts.
• Massachusetts Teaching License Not Required- Completion of MTEL & SEI within 1 year of employment
• Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles to goal achievement.
• Demonstrates a drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to
• achieve results.
• Demonstrated success working with students in traditionally underserved communities
• Strong belief that all students can succeed
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective with regard to teaching practices
• Commitment to analyzing student data to push student achievement forward
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities and differentiate for those students with special needs and English Learners
• Successful classroom manager who firmly believes that a structured environment and high behavioral expectations for all students lead to student achievement
• Spanish fluency highly desirable

Salary & Benefits

Libertas Academy Charter School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Apply Now

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to talent@libertasacademy.org

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Libertas Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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