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Innovation Academy Charter School Part time Library/Reading Teacher in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts
Job Description Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a part-time 5th and 6th grade Library/ Reading Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will teach a weekly reading class that is planned in collaboration with the 5th and 6th grade English/Language Arts team. Topics will include planning lessons for and supporting students with an independent reading program, utilizing the library as a resource, and supporting the ELA curriculum with related mini-lessons to support work in those classes. Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school?s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and families. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 38% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ. IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. ELA teachers at IACS collaborate to develop project-based courses that focus on the development of critical thinking, literacy and communication skills, and the practical application of those skills both within and beyond the humanities classroom. IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration. Job Categories: -Classroom Teacher \> English & Language Arts -Classroom Teacher \> Reading/Literacy Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world. IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Job Requirements -Bachelor degree preferred. -Citizenship, residency or work visa required