High School English Teacher, Long-Term Substitute

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility.  Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community - they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.

Match's core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. See our full statement on diversity here.

Position: High School English Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Opportunity)

Location: Boston, MA (Brighton Campus)

Start date: January 5, 2026

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Match High School has an opening for a 9th Grade English Teacher (Long-term Substitute) who can work full-time starting in early January, 2026 to cover a staff leave. The term of employment will extend through the rest of the school year. There is the potential for continued employment the following school year , but it is not guaranteed. This position is located at our high school on 1001 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton.

The annual salary rate for Match teaching positions ranges from $61,812-$98,899 and is based on a candidate's prior years of  teaching experience.  Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance. 

OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The High School English Teacher position includes a number of essential responsibilities, including (but not limited to):

• Teach four high school English classes;
• Develop daily lessons aligned with Match's English curriculum in collaboration with department colleagues and leadership team members;
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;
• Participate actively in Match's coaching and professional development programming;
• Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time; and
• Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community

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QUALIFICATIONS

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. 

We are looking for applicants who:

• have at least two years of full-time experience as classroom or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting;
• hold a valid and appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or meet the licensure requirements within a year of date of hire;
• believe that all students can and will succeed;
• Have a desire to continually improve their practice as a teacher by taking and implementing feedback; 
• have a proven record of student success and achievement; and
• demonstrate an ability to work well on a team, and a willingness to support others in doing their best work. 

ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION

Match Education ) is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, and The Match School Foundation, Inc.

Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban public charter school in Boston. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

The Match Foundation, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.