Interim Middle School Science Teacher

Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time Grade 6 Science teacher for the remainder of the school year and potentially beyond. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 39% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.

IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. Teachers at IACS blend Amplify curriculum with teacher-developed project-based assessments and engage students in real world applications of their learning through a curriculum designed to challenge students to become critical thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers, and self-directed learners.

Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school’s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom.

IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.

Job : 5494219

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Position Type: Full-time

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Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world.

IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Melissa Kapeckas , Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• 72 Tyng Road
• Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 01879
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