Esperanza Academy, an independent middle school for girls from Lawrence, Massachusetts, seeks a creative, highly motivated science teacher for grades 7-8 who can engage and inspire students who have a wide range of strengths and areas of growth. The teacher should have a clear understanding of the scope and sequence of the content area and have a personal love for real-world, hands-on, classroom exploration to invoke critical thinking skills of the students creating a relevant, yet rigorous standard in the classroom. 

At Esperanza Academy, teachers form the backbone of our community.  The relationships that teachers build with students, parents, fellow faculty members, and administrators are the central factor in the success of our students. Esperanza Academy makes a commitment to invest in the professional, emotional, and spiritual well-being of its teachers, just as it expects teachers to invest in the academic, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our students.  

ABOUT ESPERANZA: At Esperanza Academy, we are fortunate to serve our students, their families, and the community of Lawrence. We are a tuition-free independent middle school with a 12-year commitment to our students because we believe that everyone deserves the right to high-quality independent school education. Our school is a revolutionary antidote to racism; we, as an academic community, emphasize racial and cultural identity affirmation, love of community, and restorative justice. By creating a culture of achievement in which academic success and self-discovery are paramount, we protect and nurture the innate confidence that each of our girls possesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach 7th and 8th grade science with an innovative and rigorous curriculum, OpenSciEd
• Support and co-teach mathematics courses
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to develop math skills during Academic Support and class blocks
• Effectively lead a classroom of students with diverse social-emotional needs using a Restorative Justice approach.
• Co-lead an advisory 
• Provide student-centered instruction, particularly through problem-based, collaborative learning, and principles of Marzano’s The New Art and Science of Teaching
• Create, communicate, and hold students accountable in an environment of “high challenge, high support, high joy” with learning goals aligned with Next Generation Science Standards to ensure that students are adequately prepared for high school, college, and career 
• Experiment with and develop an innovative science program that centers girls of color as the problem-solvers of today and tomorrow, in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction 
• Use principles of Grading for Equity and standards-based grading to provide students and their families 
• with effective feedback about their learning
• Creatively use technology in the classroom 
• Collaborate and plan with teachers and administrators to support student learning and wellbeing 
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with all community stakeholders
• Maintain an active presence and participate fully in campus life 
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Head of School.  (May include student supervision during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal assigned in the faculty rota)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred. 
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level and in a related subject area, ideally with a proven track record in student success 
• Experience working with students in an advisory or mentorship capacity preferred.
• Openness to the role of spirituality in education
• Positive references from current and former supervisors
• Strong personal commitment to our school values

About Esperanza Academy

Esperanza Academy is a tuition-free, all-girls, middle school, built on justice and centered in joy. We celebrate, support, and inspire each student to embrace their brilliance. Our program empowers girls to redefine what is expected of them, to counter societal limitations, and to take on challenges that will positively impact the trajectory of their lives in Lawrence, MA and beyond.

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