SYImpact Prep Middle School Science Teacher

SY26-27 Impact Prep Middle School Science Teacher

Springfield Public Schools IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT – Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5481081

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Dec 22, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Grade Level: 6-8

Full Time

Start Date:

August 2026 (exact start date TBD)

Base Salary: Up to $96,864.45 and commensurate with experience

Role Overview

Educators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction, experience a deep sense of belonging in school, and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities.

SEZP educators serve as instructors, mentors, and collaborators. They contribute to school communities that value strong relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement—for students and for adults.

Access to High-Quality Learning

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using research‑based curriculum and effective instructional strategies
• Ensure all students can access grade‑level content through thoughtful lesson design, scaffolding, and embedded supports
• Use student data and formative assessment to adjust instruction and promote academic growth

Belonging and School Community

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students grounded in consistency, respect, and high expectations
• Contribute positively to a school culture where students feel known, supported, and accountable
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including participation in co‑teaching teams and professional learning communities
• Engage families as partners through regular communication and shared problem‑solving

Opportunity and Growth

• Support students in developing the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond
• Participate actively in professional learning, coaching, and feedback cycles
• Contribute to the development of future educators by modeling strong practice, hosting residents or student teachers when applicable, and supporting a culture of adult learning

Additional Responsibilities

• Uphold school‑wide expectations related to curriculum, assessment, and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Experience teaching at the middle or high school level
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in the appropriate subject and grade level (General Science) – required. Candidates not yet licensed may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship-building
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency – preferred
• Bachelor’s degree – required

If you meet many—but not all—of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Selected educators in SEZP receive competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools. Additional recruitment incentives may include signing bonuses and relocation awards for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts.

SEZP is a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Springfield Education Association. It aims to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of more than 2,500 students in its eight middle schools by combining district‑based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

SEZP’s core values are Access, Belonging, and Opportunity.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual…