General Teacher Application (2026-2027 School Year)

Teacher Application- 2026-2027 School Year Grade Level :

• PreK-8 (UP Academy Dorchester- PreK-8- and UP Academy Holland- PreK-6) Start Date : August 2026 Locations : Boston, MA Please note that this is a general teaching application for the 26-27 school year.  As we further define our needs for next year, we will post specific teaching roles.  This application is for both schools.
• You may hear from hiring managers from one or both schools around next steps.
• About UP Education Network UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems.
• UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state.
• Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments.
• We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th.
• Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.
• Teaching at UP Education Network UP Academy teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students on the path to and through college.

Desired Characteristics of an UP Teacher A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them A capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges   Skills and Experience Ability to support language acquisition and development in students with diverse needs Ability to help students access content curricula through effective scaffolds and accommodations Provide effective instruction in both push in and pull out settings to target language goals Work in close collaboration with other teachers and service providers  Ability to collect and analyze data to monitor and report on student progress  Deliver and implements specific ESL curriculum to develop language and literacy skills Qualifications A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values :

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As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified.  Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models.