SUMMARY:
Mother Caroline Academy (MCA) seeks a driven, well-qualified Middle School Science Teacher to join its robust faculty and staff.
At MCA, our scholars develop a willingness to try, an ability to do and a drive to care. MCA provides an educational experience which celebrates the diversity of our community and prepares scholars with the skills they need to connect and thrive in our diverse world. We believe that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning and enriches life for students and faculty alike.
Mission Statement:
Mother Caroline Academy empowers girls in grades 3-8 to think bigger, bolder, and beyond, through educational excellence, leadership development, and community stewardship in a safe space that fosters social and emotional learning. Our aim is to empower students and families to achieve generational growth and development where all can imagine a future with limitless possibilities.
About Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center:
Mother Caroline Academy is a tuition-free, independent school for girls in grades 3-8 from Boston’s underserved neighborhoods. Serving girls of all faiths, races, and cultures, the school provides a high-quality education that nurtures each student’s unique gifts and prepares her for success in competitive secondary schools and college. Rooted in Catholic tradition, MCA emphasizes scholarship, leadership, and social and moral development. The Academy supports its graduates through secondary and college education, with a 100% high school graduation rate and 96% college enrollment rate.
In addition to its academic focus, MCA offers educational programs for families, helping to ensure a supportive community. With a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio and extended school days, MCA provides a holistic education that fosters academic skills, resilience, and character. Graduates attend top schools such as Boston Latin, Commonwealth School, and St. Paul’s, and aspire to careers in medicine, engineering, business, education, and more. As Boston’s only tuition-free independent school for girls, MCA opens doors to lifelong opportunity for students and their families.
The Academy is 100% privately funded and we believe our mission can best be achieved by focusing on the needs of the whole family and by preserving a spirit of volunteerism and commitment among all those who aid, support and benefit from MCAEC.
OUR STUDENTS: MCA students are brilliant scholars who represent various Boston neighborhoods. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center serves 70+ girls, who are 80% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% mixed race. While MCAEC is a school rooted in the Catholic tradition, students come from a multitude of religious traditions. The school overview can be found at: https//www.mcaec.org/about/
Position Responsibilities and Expectations:
The Middle School Science teacher will need to have a strong background in teaching to the developmental needs of middle school students. The Science teacher will also provide instruction and guidance to help students explore and understand important concepts in Science including: problem-solving and how to gather evidence to support their ideas and decisions.
The Science teacher needs to facilitate a successful blend of these elements in a comprehensive and age-appropriate curriculum. It is also the expectation that this teaching position creates lesson plans, grade tests and assignments, communicate regularly with parents, present Science demonstrations, coordinate a school-wide Science Fair each year as well as any other tasks relating to the success of our students. A successful Science teacher will lead with project-based learning principles to produce engaging content for the middle school student.
The Middle School Science teacher will be responsible for:
- Implementing a high-quality instructional curriculum for Science classes, such as OpenSciEd, and utilize the backwards design model to plan and adapt lessons effectively. This includes:
- Identifying standards-aligned desired results (in terms of acquisition, meaning, and transfer)
- Designing performance tasks/assessments that provide evidence of learning
- Creating and adapting a learning plan to meet students’ needs
- Deliver daily science lessons that are engaging, relevant, and rigorous.
- Understand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation in the classroom,
- Embed opportunities for student critical-thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, as well as use of technology and digital media, into all lesson and unit plans.
- Maintain strong classroom management and hold students accountable for upholding school policies, student-developed norms, and classroom expectations.
- Update curriculum on a regular basis using data and research, and seeking out colleagues and professional development opportunities for Science curriculum enhancement.
Qualifications:
Have experience successfully teaching a Science-based curriculum in an urban school, including a track record of improving student achievement.
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree and or Master’s Degree (or working towards) in Education or related field
- Use data to inform instructional planning and practice. Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, sharing and analyzing student performance results, and humility in constantly working to improve instructional practices.
- Experience in standards-based, backwards planning.
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic school or related demanding environment.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets, Google Docs/Classroom, etc.
Traits and Qualities:
At MCA, we believe that a successful staff member does the following:
- Has an unwavering commitment and belief in the mission of Mother Caroline Academy
- Believes that all of us can and will learn. Creates a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school
- Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development
- Demonstrates professionalism, is approachable, self-motivated, well-organized, and solution-focused
- Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community
- Models positive and healthy character traits and habits, as well as the values of MCA
- Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals
- Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes to excel, including committing to an extended work day and remaining available to colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours
- Eager to grow quickly and excel in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates persistence and constant willingness to proactively approach colleagues, students, and families to collaborate, engage in dialogue, and build strong relationships
Compensation: Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center offers an attractive benefits package including but not limited to: 403(b), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and support for professional development.
MCA School Hours:
Daily 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Vacations and school closures generally follow Boston Public Schools.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and CV along to:
Dr. Carla Haith, Head of School, chaith@mcaec.org and Donna Felix, Special Assistant to the Head of School, dfelix@mcaec.org
After we receive your information, you will be contacted about next steps.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center is committed to a diverse and inclusive community concerning race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
