New Heights Charter School is Massachusetts's only public school that involves all grades (6-12) in the Early College approach. Nearly all our 11th and 12th-graders are full-time students on a college campus, with younger students earning college credits at the school. You will join a committed, creative team of educators who provide academic and social-emotional support to young people coming from high-need backgrounds, ensuring they are college and career-ready. We support our staff with a wide array of professional development opportunities and coaching. As a teacher or staff member, you will have the opportunity to join in the development and fine-tuning of our curriculum, school policies, and enrichment activities. At New Heights, we respect and honor all community members, their diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences. New Heights has a very competitive teacher pay scale that starts at $50k for those with a Bachelor's, $60k for those with a Masters, and $65k for those with a Doctorate Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning in core content, elective, and advisory periods.
- Use technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom by teaching and establishing routines and rituals.
- Encourage, monitor, and provide feedback on the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete grade books and other anecdotal records of students'' academic and behavioral progress and development.
- Provide consistent communication with parents regarding student progress and behavior through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences.
- Participate in department and school meetings and events, instructional coaching, parent conferences, and leadership opportunities for teachers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of your Subject Matter
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Ability to use or learn relevant technology (Google Classroom, Zoom, Etc.)