Math Early College Liaison - College Based (Sy24-25, High School)

What You’ll Do

As a College-Based Math Early College Liaison at Veritas Prep High School you’ll support VPCS students at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), ensuring students are successful on the college campus in and outside the classroom. You’ll push into Math Early College courses, supervise students during unstructured time, and support students academically and socially as they navigate a full load of classes. You’ll also offer a weekly Early College Lab to help students master the skills and content of the college course. 

You’ll also:

• Support students to be successful in Early College classes.
• Attend EC classes and engage from the student perspective by taking notes, previewing coursework, and understanding syllabus and assignments. 
• Teach 1 section of Algebra 2 at the high school
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' academic and behavioral progress and development.
• Provide accurate attendance records and sit in on all assigned college courses.
• Provide instructional and behavior management support of students during classes (as determined by each college professor). 
• Serve as a point of contact for STCC faculty, including communicating any faculty questions and concerns to the Dean of Early College. 
• Prepare data for and attend biweekly data meetings to track student progress and support all students in the EC classes.
• Ensure students use unstructured time appropriately while on the STCC campus.
• Connect students with various on-campus resources.
• Teach a Seminar course on college and career readiness skills and knowledge.
• Work closely with College and Career Counselors to advise students and prepare Seminar, creating a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills. 
• Serve as an advisor for a group of students and support them through full college schedules.
• Support a cohort of students with a focus on Humanities.
• Plan and implement Early College Lab classes to support student success. 
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and/or additional instructional materials that support student’s learning of their college course content.
• Encourage, monitor, and provide feedback on the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Additional functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. 
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails from families, coworkers, and professors.
• Provide operational support to the college-based VPCS team at STCC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve amazing things
• Relentless pursuit of a classroom that centers students and continuously improves learning outcomes  
• A passion for continuous growth as an educator
• A dedication to fighting racism in our educational institutions and in daily life, and knowledge of the history of race and racism, as well as the systems of oppression our students face
• A commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that are relevant to our students’ lives and prepare them for success in an Early College setting
• Ability to navigate Windows operating systems, Google Suite, PowerSchool, Schoology, and other programs. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. 
• Ability to use or learn relevant technology.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment 
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong content knowledge and experience teaching Math content
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (preferred)
• Reliable transportation to and from the STCC campus
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

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. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.

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 our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers. Scholars learn important academic habits 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.