SAT Teacher (24-25 School Year)

SAT Prep Teacher

Libertas Academy Mission

Through rigorous academics, character development, and strong supports for every learner, Libertas Academy Charter School prepares all sixth through twelfth grade students to succeed within the college of their choice and to be positive, engaged members of their communities.

Organizational Overview

Libertas Academy Charter School is a high expectations, high achieving school that replicates the successful models of other high performing charter schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Within an achievement-oriented culture in which expectations are clear and routines are consistent, and in which the joy of learning, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the development of life-building values are at the center of our seamless 6-12 school, all learners build the skills, knowledge, and character required for college and professional success and a life of positive community engagement.

Imagine teaching at a school where everyone in the building is on the same page, holding students to a relentlessly high bar of academic and behavioral expectations. We are looking for teachers who know that holding high expectations and relentlessly pushing students to reach them is a profound form of love. We are looking for teachers who aren’t afraid to do whatever it takes—teachers who know the finish line is college graduation and are in it for the long haul.

Join our founding team and help build the future.

Qualities Sought

All staff members at Libertas Academy Charter School have a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of our school. Therefore, we seek individuals who believe in our mission and vision; will maintain high expectations for our students both academically and behaviorally; will model our school values of:

We seek individuals who will do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of Libertas Academy is fulfilled.

• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of our school
• Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
• Plan, implement, and execute engaging and rigorous units and daily standards-based lessons to ensure that all students master the required content
• Develop and administer a variety of formal and informal assessments to measure students’ growth and mastery and to evaluate and refine instruction
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations
• Implement warm-strict classroom management techniques
• Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members
• Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the individual needs of students
• Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies
• Maintain and enrich subject matter expertise
• Participate actively in professional development
• Communicate frequently with parents
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Overview

The SAT teacher teaches SAT prep classes. Assists in creating a curriculum and participates in ongoing professional development to continually advance their teaching. Instructors are expected to deliver on the following core responsibilities:

• Raise student SAT scores through excellent instruction

• Deliver high-quality, fun learning experiences with relevance and rigor

• Build authentic connections with students

• Manage tough classrooms with firmness and consistency

• Participate in weekly or semi-monthly coaching sessions with an instructional coach

• Engage in an instructional growth plan with an instructional coach

• Complete routine assignments, including peer observations and critiques

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required

Preferred skills and work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAT/ACT tests.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching inner city youth
• Strong belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to engage, motivate, and lead students
• Experience teaching standardized test prep is a plus
• Ability to teach all subjects (English, Reading, Math) is a plus
• Experience helping youth navigate college and scholarship applications is a plus
• Demonstration of persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles to goal achievement -Demonstration of drive, commitment and sense of urgency that inspires others to
• Achievement and result-focused
• Excellence in verbal and written skills; excellence in communication
• Demonstration of an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with autism, developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders
• Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction ∙ Strong organizational skills
• Critical thought and problem-solving
• Collaboration; a team player
• Spanish fluency highly desirable

Salary & Benefits

Libertas Academy Charter School offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits. You will also receive professional development and specific skill coaching.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Libertas Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $72,000