5th Grade ELA & History Teacher

5th Grade ELA & History Teacher

Job : 5697951
Final date to receive applications
:
Posted until filled
Posted
:
May 07, 2026
Starting Date
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Aug 3, 2026

At Veritas Prep, Middle School ELA/History Teachers play a critical role in ensuring all students develop literacy, historical thinking, and academic confidence to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. As a teacher, you will co‑advise a class of approximately 27 students alongside a Math/Science Teacher, sharing responsibility for academic success and classroom culture.

• Implement school‑wide routines and systems that create consistency, maximize learning time, and support a focused, orderly environment.
• Deliver high‑quality instructional materials (Wit & Wisdom for ELA and Investigating History for History) to develop strong literacy and historical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with the ELA/History team to internalize curriculum, strengthen instructional materials based on student data, and align on best practices.
• Use student data to drive instructional decisions, provide targeted support/interventions, and accelerate growth through class time, daily intervention blocks, and daily tutoring.
• Teach a daily seminar block focused on college and career readiness, including goal‑setting, self‑advocacy, collaboration, and responsible decision‑making.
• Reinforce social‑emotional skills by embedding them into classroom instruction, routines, and daily interactions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and actively communicate and partner with families to support student success.
• Center inclusive, culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and promote belonging and high expectations for all.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school leaders to problem‑solve, support students, and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal and/or manager.

• Students First: We make decisions with our students in mind and model such behavior.
• Grow Together: We demonstrate a growth mindset, teamwork, and collaboration.
• One Team, One Mission: We support each other as we work toward a shared mission.

• Unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade‑level standards.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
• Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year, demonstrated by passing MTEL scores and SEI endorsement.
• Authorized to work in the United States with valid work authorization by the first day of employment.

$58,000 to $100,000 per year (exclusive of fringe benefits). Final base salary will be determined based on skills, education, and experience, with consideration for pay equity.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans.
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance.
• Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid).
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System.
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid).
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Account, and more.

Full‑time

Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.