26-27 1st-grade Teacher

Description Teacher | Milwaukee Academy of Science Teacher Supervisor: Building Principal Department: School Academy Classification: Exempt Inspire. Empower. Make an Impact. Do you believe every scholar has the potential to succeed? Are you an educator who is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences, building strong relationships, and helping students reach their highest potential?

Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our school community and help prepare scholars for success in college, careers, and beyond. Founded in 2000, Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4–12th grade independent charter school located in downtown Milwaukee, serving nearly 1,000 scholars.

Our mission is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level. At MAS, we believe in high expectations, meaningful relationships, academic excellence, and opportunity for every scholar. Our teachers play an essential role in bringing that vision to life. Your Impact As a Teacher at MAS, you won't simply deliver lessons—you'll help shape the future of our scholars.

You will create a classroom environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to learn. Through culturally responsive instruction, thoughtful assessment, collaboration, and meaningful relationships, you will help scholars grow academically and prepare for their next chapter.

What You'll Do

Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging curriculum using culturally responsive instructional strategies. Meet Students Where They Are: Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles, academic levels, and student needs. Track & Celebrate Growth: Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, analyze data, and adjust instruction.

Build Strong Partnerships: Communicate regularly with students, families, colleagues, and administration about student progress and needs. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with classroom and resource teachers, student service personnel, administrators, and other school staff to develop effective student interventions.

Contribute to the School Community: Participate in curriculum development, data analysis, professional development planning, material selection, and school committees. Keep Growing: Pursue professional development through staff training, coursework, and other opportunities that strengthen your practice. Support the MAS Mission: Understand and embrace the educational philosophy of the school while maintaining high expectations for every scholar.

Make a Difference: Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and other administrators.

What We're Looking For

Passionate about helping students succeed. Committed to high academic expectations. Comfortable using student data to guide instruction. Collaborative and relationship-driven. Dedicated to culturally responsive teaching. Eager to grow professionally and contribute to a strong school community. Required Qualification Wisconsin Teaching Certification Contract Information First-Year Teachers: 198 days Returning Teachers: 195 days Who You'll Work With The Teacher reports to the Building Principal and works collaboratively with: Building and resource teachers Student service personnel District coordinators Program support teachers Classified staff Building improvement teams Parents and families School administration Be Part of Something Bigger At Milwaukee Academy of Science, your work extends beyond the classroom.

Every lesson, relationship, conversation, and moment of encouragement can help a scholar see what's possible for their future. If you're ready to bring your passion for teaching to a school community that believes in the potential of every scholar, we invite you to apply and grow with MAS.