Credit Recovery Teacher

What You’ll Do

As a Credit Recovery Teacher at Veritas Prep, your primary responsibility will be to support students who are in need of recovering credits to graduate on time. You will implement individualized education plans that focus on assisting students in mastering coursework they have previously struggled with. Your role is crucial in providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages resilience, engagement, and academic success.

You will also:

• Design and deliver targeted interventions that address gaps in knowledge and skills, utilizing effective instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Utilize the school’s data-driven approach to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods to achieve maximum results.
• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment where students feel valued and appreciated.
• Develop strong relationships with students and their families, providing them with the support and resources needed for academic success.
• Collaborate with other educators and staff to enhance the efficacy of the credit recovery program and share best practices.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and engage in reflective practices aimed at improving your teaching techniques.

Requirements

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• Passion for education and an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their goals.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or within credit recovery programs preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
• Eligible for certification in the state of Massachusetts (preferred, but not required).
• Ability to build rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficient in utilizing technology and data analysis to support student learning.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Wondering if you should apply? Are you passionate about helping students achieve academic success and providing them with second chances? If you answered yes, you should apply!

Don’t meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! Veritas Prep values diversity and seeks candidates from a variety of backgrounds. We are committed to building an inclusive community that reflects the richness of our students.

Still not sure? Set up a call with a recruiter by emailing [email protected].

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

Benefits

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall early-college high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and is one of the top middle schools in Springfield. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our early-college high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.