High School History Teacher

Salary Range: $62,500.00 - $87,500.00 USD annually.

POSITION TYPE: IN-PERSON at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts

Felix Commonwealth Virtual School is a free, Massachusetts public virtual school dedicated to personalized, mastery-based learning. Through individualized learning plans, mentorship, and high-quality digital curriculum, the school supports students in developing both academic mastery and the skills needed for lifelong learning.

In partnership with ASU Preparatory Global Academy, Felix Commonwealth Virtual School seeks innovative and student-centered educators to serve as Guides (Teachers) in a personalized, mastery-based learning environment. The school's instructional model draws on practices used by Arizona State University's Khan World School and combines high-quality digital curriculum, individualized learning plans, and strong mentorship relationships. Guides play a dual role:

• Advisor and mentor for a cohort of approximately 17 students, responsible for supporting academic progress, goal setting, and overall student success.
• Subject-area instructional resource, providing academic instruction, tutoring, and expertise to students across the school within the Guide's area of certification or specialization

Guides foster student agency, support mastery-based learning, and help students develop the skills needed for success in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

We are looking for brilliant teachers (Guides!) who passionately believe in the model we're trying to build. We are also hoping you have...

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Massachusetts teaching license in relevant field with an SEI endorsement, required.
• Can be placed on a reciprocity agreement upon hire
• 3+ years of classroom experience
• Demonstrated experience with technology enabled learning environments, competency based education, and using innovative classroom strategies.
• Experience with entrepreneurial or school start-up initiatives, preferred.
• Experience adapting curriculum, mastery-based teaching and project based learning, and implementing innovative, personalized teaching strategies.
• Commitment to build strong relationships with families, create personalized student-centered learning, and be a strong mentor for students.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and a clear fingerprint-supported criminal record check from the State of Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS).
• Can be obtained post-offer of employment if candidate currently does not hold said clearance

Student Advisory and Learning Plan Management

• Serve as the primary advisor for a cohort of approximately 17 students.
• Develop and maintain individualized learning plans aligned with student goals, graduation requirements, and Massachusetts curriculum standards.
• Conduct regular one-on-one coaching meetings with advisees to review academic progress and adjust learning goals.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery and intervene when students require additional support.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, goals, and learning plan updates.
• Support the development of executive functioning, self-directed learning, and goal-setting skills.

Instructional and Academic Support

• Provide direct instruction, tutoring, and academic support in the Guide's area of subject expertise.
• Support students beyond their advisory cohort who are working in the Guide's discipline or certification area (e.g., math, science, humanities, etc.).
• Facilitate small-group instruction, workshops, or learning sessions to help students achieve mastery of key concepts.
• Monitor student progress through formative assessment and provide timely feedback.

Personalized and Mastery-Based Learning

• Support students in navigating a personalized learning environment using digital and curriculum resources.
• Guide students toward demonstrated mastery of standards and competencies.
• Encourage student ownership of learning through reflection, goal setting, and portfolio development.

Learning Community and Student Development

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning community in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Facilitate advisory sessions, student check-ins, and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Support the social-emotional development and well-being of students.

Professional Collaboration

• Participate actively in professional learning communities and school improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with…