Why Teach At Springfield Prep?

What makes Springfield Prep special?

TWO TEACHERS IN EVERY CLASSROOM

At Springfield Prep, we have two teachers in every classroom.  That means that as a classroom teacher, you will have a close colleague to collaborate with all day to get results for your students.  

SUSTAINABILITY & EXCELLENCE

With ample prep times throughout the day, provided curriculum to build on and adapt, and structures that support collaboration, culture, and efficiency, you can focus on delivering excellent instruction to your students.

“Co-teaching means I have someone else in the classroom who can be a thinking partner on all things from management to teaching content. Great teachers want to be everything to all students, and it’s not sustainable for one teacher to do it all, so I really appreciate my co-teacher.”
— Lissa Erazo, Second Grade Teacher and Grade Level Chair

REGULAR 1-1 COACHING

With regular 1-1 coaching and weekly professional development, you will get the support you need to achieve your goals.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

Highly effective, experienced teachers looking for new ways to grow and lead have opportunities to serve as instructional coaches, team leads, and curriculum developers.

“It can be daunting initially to have a weekly check-in and get feedback, but once you see the culture of acknowledging the positive in every meeting, it makes it something to look forward to. Every meeting I get a new idea and it becomes a practice that makes me feel more confident as a teacher.”
— Juan Catucci, Seventh Grade Teacher

When we set the bar high, we find greatness in ourselves and our scholars. Hear from ESL Coordinator, Maggie Collins, about what makes Springfield Prep a great place to grow.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

You will engage in regular professional development focused on topics of Racial Equity to ensure that our school is an inclusive and equitable place for our staff to work and for our students to learn. 

WE CELEBRATE DIVERSE IDENTITIES

As a member of our school community, you will participate actively in celebrating diverse identities and cultures across the curriculum and ensuring that our classrooms are culturally affirming for our students.

“POINTS OF INTERSECTION” BONUSES

At the root of our mission is a commitment to create and maintain a school community that empowers all students to become scholars and leaders. We believe-- and research proves-- how important it is for students to have teachers who share their backgrounds and experiences. With the support of grant funding, we are able to offer $2,000 bonuses to candidates who share key experiences with our students through our Points of Intersection Bonus Program. More information is linked here.

“As a Black educator, it’s really important to me for our kids to see that teachers value their identities. Doing the work to plan for cultural heritage months as a team in committees has made us really reflective when we’re planning at all times, not just for planning for these month-long celebrations.”
— Shawna Mitchell, Elementary School Principal

Benefits at Springfield Prep

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Health care and child care FSAs

  • Paid Family Leave

  • Participation in Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System

  • Individualized Coaching

  • Weekly Professional Development

  • Extended prep time

  • Opportunities for Growth

  • Stocked Supply Room

  • Generous Classroom Budget

  • Curriculum resources to build on

  • Dedicated Operations Team

Our Hiring Process

Tips for Making a Great First Impression

Take time to learn about our mission and our model

Our mission drives the work we do here at SPCS. The more time you take to understand how that mission informs our model, the better prepared you will be to show you are a great fit for our school.  

Proofread your application materials

As a school, effective writing is important to us. Attention to detail, particularly to grammar and writing conventions, will help you make a strong first impression. Free tools such as Grammarly can help!

Tailor your responses

In your cover letter and application questions (if applicable), we want to know why you are a great fit for that particular role and for our organization. What strengths and experience do you have that will help you succeed in the role you are interested in? What specifically about our school appeals to you?

Contact Us!

We want to hear from you! Complete the form below to be contacted by our Director of Talent about career opportunities at Springfield Prep.

Questions? Reach out to careers@springfieldprep.org!