Science Teacher; Grade 8

Science Teacher (Grade
8)

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School - South Hadley, Massachusetts

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Job : 5890753

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

PVPA has an immediate opening for an 8th Grade Science Teacher for the  school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of middle school students. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom.

This curriculum covers a range of physical and life science topics, engineering, and technology. Students are assessed through quizzes, tests, individual and group projects, homework assignments, lab work, presentations, and class activities.

• Teaching five blocks of Science 8 and Advisory.
• Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.
• Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
• Supervise students during non-class time (ex: lunch) as required.
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the Power School online grading system.
• Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.
• Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school-wide professional development activities.
• Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house.
• Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners.
• Other duties as required.

Full-time

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Science:
General

• Qualifications;
  The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:
• Two or more years of experience teaching science in a public or private school.
• Eligible for "Highly Qualified" teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and General Science MTEL exam within 1 year).
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement
• Experience with middle school students
• Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards
• Interest or experience in the arts
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary Range:
Full time $43,268 to $68,719 annually dependent upon degree and experience. Eligible for $1,000 sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement.

school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

• Alyson Miller
• 15 Mulligan Drive
• South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
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• Email: amiller