Boston Prep - Boston, MA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a High School Spanish Teacher at Boston Prep, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience of our students. You will be responsible for planning and teaching four classes per day, ensuring that each lesson is tailored to meet the diverse needs of your students. This includes holding regular office hours at least once a week to provide additional support and planning for small group instruction (SGI) blocks during the school day. Collaboration is key in this role; you will work closely with co-teachers, special education (SpEd) and English Language Learner (ELL) specialists, and other educators to deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction that meets the individual needs of all students, including those with special needs and English Language Learners. In addition to teaching, you will provide targeted feedback on student work to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Your feedback will be anchored in equitable grading practices that focus on what students know and have learned, emphasizing the importance of practice and revision. You will also be responsible for designing, implementing, or internalizing standards-aligned curriculum and materials that are data-informed and culturally affirming of our students. Communication is vital in this role; you will regularly communicate with students, families, and school leaders regarding academic and behavioral progress through phone calls, messages on DeansList, and family conferences. Building strong relationships with students is essential, and you will support their character development through our advisory model, homeroom structures, and ethics-focused initiatives. Participation in key whole-school events throughout the year, such as family conferences and back-to-school nights, is expected. You will also engage in weekly staff professional development through One Team Meetings, Department Meetings, Grade Level Meetings, and Instructional Team Meetings. Upholding school and grade-level systems and structures with fidelity is crucial, as is partnering with team members, students, and families to actively address and uproot racism and inequality within our community. Regular coaching meetings will provide you with the opportunity to implement feedback and continuously improve your teaching practices.
Responsibilities
- Plan for and teach 4 classes per day.
- Hold regular office hours at least once a week to respond to individual student needs.
- Plan for small group instruction (SGI) blocks during the school day.
- Collaborate with co-teachers, SpEd/ELL specialists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction.
- Provide targeted feedback on student work to drive engagement, focusing on equitable grading practices.
- Design, implement, or internalize standards-aligned curriculum and materials that are data-informed and culturally affirming.
- Communicate with students, families, and school leaders regarding academic and behavioral progress.
- Build relationships with students and support their character development through advisory and homeroom structures.
- Attend key whole-school events throughout the year, such as family conferences and back-to-school nights.
- Participate in weekly staff professional development meetings.
- Uphold school and grade-level systems and structures with fidelity.
- Partner with team members, students, and families to actively uproot racism and inequality in the community.
- Engage with and attend regular coaching meetings, implementing feedback with fidelity.
Requirements
- An Undergraduate Degree or Graduate Degree in a related area of study.
- A passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL within the first year of employment.
- A passing score on the MTEL in the content area(s) they teach within their first year of employment.
- An SEI Endorsement as defined by DESE within their first year of employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a diverse educational environment.
- Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment where contributions are valued and recognized.
