Dance Teacher (SY25-26)

DanceTeacher Grade Level: PreK-6 Start Date: August 2025 Locations: Boston, MA About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students. Teaching at UP Education Network UP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students on the path to and through college. Desired Skills and Characteristics of an UP Teacher • A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families • An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students • An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them • A capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges Qualifications • A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Growth, Engagement and Resilience • Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred • A valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Dance, all levels • Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Compensation and Benefits UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of Boston Public Schools; please see the relevant union’s collective bargaining agreement for additional details. As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union. Working at UP Education Network We know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students. At UP, your career is shaped by: • Opportunities for immediate impact: UP offers a chance to bring best practices found in high-performing schools to students previously enrolled in struggling schools, and to rapidly unlock the potential of these students • Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do “whatever it takes” to put every student on the path to college • Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice • Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. The entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by extensive training in August. As an equal opportunity employer, UP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Our students must be exposed to a diverse group of powerful role models - in their teachers, their school leaders, and their supporters in the network office. With this in mind, we are committed to recruiting the most talented individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.