High School English Teacher 2025-26 (full-time)

High School English Teacher 2025-26 (full-time) Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6-12. Focusing on post-secondary success for all students, CCSC combines high academic and behavioral expectations with an environment of unconditional affection, acceptance, and belonging in which all students can grow and achieve. CCSC seeks dedicated, outstanding, and innovative faculty who are interested in: - Joining our exceptionally diverse and talented team - Contributing to our rigorous academic program and strong school culture; - Supporting the school’s commitment to anti-racism, equity and restorative justice, which is reflected in our daily practices, policies, and systems; and - Learning through professional development that is team-based and includes an extensive focus on race and equity. CCSC is consistently one of the highest ranking middle/high schools in the greater Boston area. Please visit www.ccscambridge.org to learn more about our work. This specific position entails the teaching of high school English in preparation for success in college and the requisite standardized exams (such as SATsI, APs, and MCAS). The precise assignment for this position has yet to be determined and will depend on the qualifications and background of the person to be hired as well as the staffing needs of the school. In addition, the faculty member will serve as an advisor and fulfill all regular duties and commitments required of CCSC staff. A CCSC English teacher can expect to: - Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students - Work collaboratively to create and implement a program of study that is intellectually challenging - Work with a diverse student body from Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding cities - Promote a school-wide culture of respect using the principles of restorative justice - Develop students’ literacy skills through analysis of challenging nonfiction and fiction texts - Improve students’ expository writing skills through whole-class instruction and 1-on-1 conferencing - Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students - Engage with families regularly to support students’ learning and well-being - Participate in myriad forms of professional development as scheduled for all faculty Qualifications: - BA or BS required; appropriate graduate coursework preferred - Teaching experience in a similar setting preferred - Ability to teach more than one subject preferred: English, history, humanities (English and history combined) - If not certified in MA, charter school teachers must pass the relevant MA teacher tests (MTEL) by the end of their first year at CCSC - If not Sheltered English Immersion endorsed, charter school teachers must earn the endorsement by the end of their first year at CCSC with English Language Learners in any of their courses How to Apply Send a cover letter and resume to Heidi Thayer, Humanities Department Co-Chair, at humanitiesjobs@ccscambridge.org with the subject line “High School English Teacher”