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Early College Liaison (SY24-25)

Veritas Prep

Springfield, massachusetts


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What You’ll Do

As an Early College Liaison at Veritas Prep High School you’ll push into the Early College elective courses and support students academically and socially as they navigate the class, offering a weekly Early College Lab to help students master the skills and content of the college course. You’ll also work with a team to create a community where students of all identities feel safe, seen, and included, centering students and fostering student-led discourse, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

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, understanding syllabus and assignments.
    • 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 and WSU faculty, including communicating any faculty questions and concerns to the Dean of Early College, the Director of Early College and Student Success Managers.
  • 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 returning phone calls and answer emails from families and coworkers.
    • Serving as club advisor (as assigned/approved).
    • Performing 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 (preferred)
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish (preferred)
  • Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Benefits

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond! Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping students 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 is considered one of the top middle schools in Springfield and in the state. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers 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 of 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 guarantees students will be JUNIORS at any MA 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.

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